Timbuktu Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Timbuktu, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very hot 43°C (109°F) in May to a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in January.

Nighttime temperatures range from 30°C (86°F) in May to 15°C (59°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Timbuktu sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture, averaging 115 mm (4.5 in) of rainfall per year. The seasons in Timbuktu bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, August, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 51 mm (2 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 8 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, December, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 0.1 mm (0 in) over 0 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Timbuktu Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

The sunniest days in Timbuktu occur in May, with around 9.2 hours of daily sunshine. Even in June, the least sunny month, Timbuktu doesn't shy away from the sun, still enjoying a comfortable 7.8 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Timbuktu.

The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 56%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 15%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s (2 knots) in October to 3 m/s (6 knots) in July. What does this mean?

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