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Tessalit, Mali
Kidal · Mali
Tessalit is a small town in Kidal, Mali with a population of 3,612. Elevation: 1,696 ft (517 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Tessalit
Tessalit is a rural commune and village in the Kidal Region of Mali. The village is the administrative centre of Tessalit Cercle (district). The village lies 85 kilometres (53 mi) north of Adjelhoc and about 70 kilometres (43 mi) from the Algerian border. The commune extends over an area of 30,000 square kilometres (12,000 sq mi) that is almost entirely desert. In the 2009 census the commune had a population of 5,739. It is currently under FLA and JNIM control, following the 2026 Mali offensives.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,612 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,696 ft (517 m) |
| Coordinates | 20.2013°, 1.0119° |
| Timezone | Africa/Bamako |
| Country | 🇲🇱 Mali |
| State / Province | Kidal |
| Average Temperature | 83°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 93°F (34°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 0.8 inches (20 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tessalit
Tessalit is a small town in Mali (Kidal) with a population of 3,612. The city sits at an elevation of 1,696 feet (517 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 93°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 0.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Bamako.
Climate in Tessalit
Tessalit has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 100 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 82.6°F |
| 53% above Mali avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 93°F (34°C) |
| Sunny Days | 361 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,696 ft (517 m) |
| Area | 3,827.4 sq mi (9,913.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.2013°N, 1.0119°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Bamako |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 92°F (33°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 96°F (35°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 0.8 in | |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 1.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 90°F (32°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 85°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in |
Tessalit has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 67°F in January to 96°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 3.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.4") and January the driest (0.0").
Schools in Tessalit
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AHAMBOUBAR | - | - | - | - |
| Amachach | - | - | - | - |
| TESSALIT VILLE | - | - | - | - |
Clinics in Tessalit
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Tessalit
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tessalit Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Tessalit?
Tessalit has a population of 3,612 residents and is located in Mali. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 3,827.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tessalit?
Tessalit has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 93°F in July. The area receives 361 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 0.8 inches.