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Timbuktu Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Timbuktu is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from very hot during the warmest months to warm in the cooler months. The city has a dry climate with very low precipitation levels. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

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

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 15°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Timbuktu sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture, averaging 115 mm 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 of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 8 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, December, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 0.1 mm 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

Sunshine over the year

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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Forecast for Timbuktu

Wed   Jan 15
30°C | 18°C
NE 5 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Thu   Jan 16
25°C | 13°C
NE 6 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Fri   Jan 17
25°C | 10°C
NE 5 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Timbuktu in Mali

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the hottest month in Timbuktu?
    May has an average maximum temperature of 43°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Timbuktu?
    The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Timbuktu?
    August tops the wettest month list with 51 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Timbuktu?
    December is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Timbuktu?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 275 hours of sunshine.

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