Average Monthly Sunshine in Timbuktu

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Timbuktu receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Timbuktu, you can expect sunshine nearly all year. Peak sunshine in May reaches 275 hours, with only a slight dip to 235 hours in June. The total annual sunshine amounts to 3108 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Despite minor fluctuations, Timbuktu enjoys a fairly consistent amount of sunshine throughout the year. In May, you can expect approximately 9.2 hours of daily sunshine, while even in June, Timbuktu still receives about 7.8 hours.

Timbuktu’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Timbuktu enjoys an average of 3108 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

August, Timbuktu’s wettest month, receives 2.4 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 38°C. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 31°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Timbuktu Precipitation page.