Major city · Mali
Mopti
Spend 1–2 days in Mopti as a river‑port base; walk the centre, visit the Grand Mosque and take a short pinasse ride.
Mopti is a compact river port on the Niger, offering a bustling market, the Grand Mosque and easy boat trips to Djenné, Timbuktu and Dogon Country. Walkable centre, taxis available, but persistent sellers require firm refusals.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- XOF
- Best months
- Jun–Oct (high water for river trips)
- avoid Jan–May (dry, limited boat access)
- Airport
- Nights
- 1–2
Not a trip line yet
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide8 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Mopti17 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Mopti, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cash in CFA francs or euros carries most payments: see Insurance & payments above.Mali-wide
- SafetyDaytime is generally safe, but expect aggressive sellers and unlicensed guides; keep valuables secure, avoid walking alone after dark…
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMopti Ambodedjo Airport (No scheduled flights; used for occasional charters).
- Getting aroundThe town centre is walkable; taxis operate for longer trips or airport transfers.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- Mopti Ambodedjo Airport (No scheduled flights; used for occasional charters)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Feb
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Mar
Avoid
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Apr
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
May
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jun
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jul
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Oct
Best
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Nov
not flagged
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Dec
not flagged
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Best: Jun–Oct. Avoid: Jan–May. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)), coolest Jan (15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) low), wettest Jul (12 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Mopti: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
1 rd
Feb
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
1 rd
Mar
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
2 rd
Apr
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
3 rd
May
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
Jun
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Sep
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10 rd
Oct
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
8 rd
Nov
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
3 rd
Dec
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
1 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town centre is walkable; taxis operate for longer trips or airport transfers.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Djenné
goDoor to door: ≈3 h total
Boat from Mopti harbour, about 2 h downstream when water is high
World‑heritage mud‑brick mosque; check boat schedule
Dogon Country
cautionDoor to door: ≈5 h total
Private transport arranged by Satimbé Travel, road from Mopti, 3–4 h
Negotiate price; reputable operators recommended
Timbuktu
skipDoor to door: ≈9 h total
Long‑distance boat upstream, 6–8 h depending on water level
Very long; consider flying from Bamako instead
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Mopti town centre
Walking distance to market, mosque and harbour; best for short stays
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- 5,000–8,000 XOF excl. bed (check)
- Mid
- 8,000–12,000 XOF excl. bed (check)
- High
- 12,000+ XOF excl. bed (check)
Watch out
Safety
- Persistent vendors and boat‑trip touts; negotiate firmly or walk away
- Pinasse price inflation (up to 30,000 CFA for one hour); aim for ≤5,000 CFA for a two‑hour ride
- Unlicensed guides at Bar Bozo; arrange tours through reputable operators
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire and ambulance
- 18
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Mopti. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Oct (high water for river trips) · avoid Jan–May (dry, limited boat access)
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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