Timbuktu Weather in October

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

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Timbuktu and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 39°C (102°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

Timbuktu weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 38.7°C 101.6°F
Nightly temperature 22.6°C 72.6°F
Average temperature 30.6°C 87.1°F
Daily sunshine 9.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 3 mm 0.1 ins
Rainy days 1 days
Sea temperature 25.2°C 77.3°F
Humidity 34%
Windspeed 6.5kph 4 mph

On average October is the 6th 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.

October temperatures in Timbuktu

Timbuktu average temperature in October

October rainfall

Timbuktu average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Timbuktu average rain in October

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 October 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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