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Timbuktu weather in October (Mali)

How's the weather trend in Timbuktu as October approaches? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The month of October in Timbuktu typically brings extremely high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 39°C, while night temperatures can drop to 26°C. These temperatures represent the average, but hotter days can occur. Be prepared with light clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Timbuktu in October usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 3.8 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about a single day with rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 273 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January, February and December generally stand out with 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 October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 39°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 3%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 3.8 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days a single day  
HumidityHumidity 23%  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 273 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Mali in October

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

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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

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