When is the best time to go to Timbuktu
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Timbuktu, Mali. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Timbuktu
Timbuktu weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Timbuktu are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 0mm | 9.1hrs | 12hrs |
January in Timbuktu is generally very dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Timbuktu, with some very good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Timbuktu and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Timbuktu with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 0mm | 9.5hrs | 12.3hrs |
February in Timbuktu is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Timbuktu, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Timbuktu and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Timbuktu with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Timbuktu weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33°C | 0mm | 9.2hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in March in Timbuktu is characteristically hot and arid.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Timbuktu.
March is in the spring in Timbuktu and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 37°C (98°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Timbuktu with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°C | 1mm | 9hrs | 13.2hrs |
Timbuktu's weather in April is typically very hot and very dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Timbuktu.
April is in the spring in Timbuktu and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 40°C (103°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Timbuktu with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38°C | 4mm | 9.4hrs | 13.7hrs |
May is a very dry month in Timbuktu and the temperature is generally very hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Timbuktu for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the spring in Timbuktu and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 42°C (108°F), whilst at night 26°C (79°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Timbuktu with around 4mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37°C | 14mm | 8.3hrs | 12hrs |
June in Timbuktu is generally dry with the temperature being very hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Timbuktu for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the summer in Timbuktu and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 42°C (107°F), whilst at night 28°C (82°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Timbuktu with around 14mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35°C | 47mm | 8.5hrs | 12.3hrs |
July in Timbuktu is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being very hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Timbuktu for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Timbuktu and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 39°C (102°F), whilst at night 26°C (79°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Timbuktu with around 47mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33°C | 65mm | 8.7hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in August in Timbuktu is characteristically very hot and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Timbuktu for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Timbuktu and is typically the 5th 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.
On average August is the 5th 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.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34°C | 28mm | 8.8hrs | 13.2hrs |
Timbuktu's weather in September is typically very hot and dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Timbuktu.
September is in the fall / autumn in Timbuktu and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 38°C (101°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Timbuktu with around 28mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Timbuktu weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35°C | 3mm | 9.4hrs | 13.7hrs |
October is a very dry month in Timbuktu and the temperature is generally very hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Timbuktu.
October is in the fall / autumn in Timbuktu and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 39°C (102°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Timbuktu with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31°C | 1mm | 9.8hrs | 12hrs |
Hot and very dry weather often prevails in Timbuktu during the month of November
It is perhaps a good month to visit Timbuktu, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Timbuktu and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (95°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Timbuktu with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Timbuktu weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 0mm | 8.9hrs | 12.3hrs |
December in Timbuktu is generally very dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Timbuktu, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Timbuktu and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Timbuktu with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Timbuktu weather stats
| 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 |
| Warmest sea: | October | 25.2°C 77.4°F |
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