Timbuktu weather in May (Mali)

Thinking of visiting Timbuktu in May? Check the weather first! Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In May, Timbuktu tends to experience extremely high temperatures and almost no rainfall. During May, you’ll experience the summer season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 43°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 28°C. This period is characterized by high temperatures, often making it the hottest month of the year. Dressing in light, airy clothing will help you stay cool and comfortable.

Precipitation

Timbuktu in May usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 2.4 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around a single day will experience rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 275 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January, February and December typically offer the best circumstances. While August tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Timbuktu climate page with graphs.

 

Timbuktu, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 28°C  

Max Temperature 43°C  

Chance of Rain 3%  

Precipitation 2.4 mm  

Rainy days a single day  

Humidity 20%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 275 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Mali in May

Find out more about the weather in Mali and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Camping

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Timbuktu.

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