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Goundam, Mali
Tombouctou · Mali
Goundam is a small city in Tombouctou, Mali with a population of 19,400. Elevation: 850 ft (259 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 19,400 |
| Population Density | 497 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 850 ft (259 m) |
| Coordinates | 16.4145°, -3.6708° |
| Timezone | Africa/Bamako |
| Country | 🇲🇱 Mali |
| State / Province | Tombouctou |
| Average Temperature | 83°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (30°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 7.5 inches (190 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Goundam
Goundam is a small city in Mali (Tombouctou) with a population of 19,400. The city sits at an elevation of 850 feet (259 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 87°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Bamako.
Climate in Goundam
Goundam has an average annual temperature of 29.1°C (84°F). The hottest month is Jun (35.6°C), the coldest is Jan (20.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 218 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 82.6°F |
| 53% above Mali avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 850 ft (259 m) |
| Area | 39.0 sq mi (101.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 497/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.4145°N, 3.6708°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Bamako |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 87°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 92°F (33°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 91°F (33°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 87°F (30°C) | 2.2 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 86°F (30°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 86°F (30°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in |
Goundam has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 71°F in January to 92°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 7.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.0").
Schools in Goundam
15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABOCAR AMAR | - | - | - | - |
| ALASSANE ALAMINE TOURE | - | - | - | - |
| ALBAKARY ALLIMAM PC | - | - | - | - |
| ASSOUMANE ABDRAMANE DIALLO | - | - | - | - |
| DOUKOURIA | - | - | - | - |
| École des sourds-muets de GOUNDAM | - | - | - | - |
| FATAKARA | - | - | - | - |
| franco-arabe BEN ALI | - | - | - | - |
| GOUNDAM [2ème C] II | - | - | - | - |
| HAMMA BABA CISSE | - | - | - | - |
| IBRAHIMA ALPHA SEYDOU CISSE | - | - | - | - |
| IBRAHIMA SIDI TOURE | - | - | - | - |
| KANEYE | - | - | - | - |
| [2ème C] HARIBANDA | - | - | - | - |
| [2ème C] YOUBA KARY SIDIBE | - | - | - | - |
Clinics in Goundam
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Goundam
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tombouktou Airport | TOM | Large Airport |
| Goundam Airport | GUD | Small Airport |
| Niafunke Airport | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Goundam?
Goundam has a population of 19,400 residents and is located in Mali. The population density is 497 people per square mile, spread across 39.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Goundam?
Goundam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 87°F in July. The area receives 322 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 7.5 inches.