Timbuktu Weather in August

What's the weather like in Timbuktu (Tombouctou Region) in August 2024?

The climate in Timbuktu during August can be summarized as very hot and reasonably dry.

August is in the summer in Timbuktu and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 37°C (98°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.

Timbuktu weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 36.8°C 98.2°F
Nightly temperature 25°C 77°F
Average temperature 30.9°C 87.6°F
Daily sunshine 8.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 65 mm 2.6 ins
Rainy days 8 days
Sea temperature 24.5°C 76.1°F
Humidity 60%
Windspeed 10.1kph 6 mph

On average August is the wettest month of the year in Timbuktu with around 65mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Timbuktu

Timbuktu average temperature in August

August rainfall

Timbuktu average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Timbuktu average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Timbuktu in August 2024.

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Timbuktu weather stats

Timbuktu weather statistics
Hottest month: June 41.2°C 106.2°F
Driest month: March 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: November 9.8hrs
Coldest month: January 29.3°C 84.7°F
Wettest month: August 65mm 2.6ins
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