Tessalit Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very hot to comfortable in Tessalit. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 44°C (111°F) in June. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 27°C (81°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 30°C (86°F) in June to 12°C (54°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Tessalit has a dry climate with very low precipitation, averaging 35 mm (1.4 in) of rainfall annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Tessalit enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In August, you can expect around 14 mm (0.6 in) of precipitation, while in November, Tessalit receives about 0.1 mm (0 in). For more details, please visit our Tessalit Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Tessalit can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 9.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in July, with only 4.7 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Tessalit.

The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 45%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 18%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The mean wind speed varies between 2 m/s (4 knots) and 3 m/s (6 knots) throughout the year. It is lowest in November and highest during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)