Timbuktu Weather in May

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

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

May is in the spring in Timbuktu and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 42°C (108°F), whilst at night 26°C (79°F) is normal.

Timbuktu weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 42.1°C 107.8°F
Nightly temperature 26.1°C 79°F
Average temperature 34.1°C 93.4°F
Daily sunshine 9.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 4 mm 0.2 ins
Rainy days 1 days
Sea temperature 24.7°C 76.5°F
Humidity 26%
Windspeed 8.3kph 5 mph

On average May is the 5th wettest 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.

May temperatures in Timbuktu

Timbuktu average temperature in May

May rainfall

Timbuktu average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Timbuktu average rain in May

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 May 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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