Climate of Timbuktu, Tombouctou, Mali
Point-value climate at Timbuktu (Tombouctou, Mali). Population approximately 68,872.
Located in Tombouctou, Mali, Timbuktu has a hot arid climate. Population approximately 68,872. Monthly average temperatures range from 21.2°C / 70.2°F in January to 34.6°C / 94.3°F in June, with rainfall varying from 0 mm / 0 in (February) to 64 mm / 2.5 in (August) — about 168 mm / 6.6 in across the year. Timbuktu is the capital of Tombouctou. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Timbuktu's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.2°C70.2°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| February | 23.6°C74.5°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| March | 27.2°C81°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 31.3°C88.3°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 33.6°C92.5°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| June | 34.6°C94.3°F | 14 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Hot |
| July | 32.2°C90°F | 51 mm2″ | — |
| August | 30.9°C87.6°F | 64 mm2.5″ | — |
| September | 30.8°C87.4°F | 30 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| October | 30.5°C86.9°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 25.9°C78.6°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| December | 21.7°C71.1°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Timbuktu?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December. Timbuktu's warmest month is June at an average of 34.6°C / 94.3°F, and its driest month is February with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain.
What is the climate of Timbuktu?
Timbuktu, in Tombouctou, Mali, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 21.2°C / 70.2°F in January to 34.6°C / 94.3°F in June. Annual rainfall is approximately 168 mm / 6.6 in, with the wettest month being August (64 mm / 2.5 in) and the driest February (0 mm / 0 in).
What is the average temperature in Timbuktu in June?
The average temperature in Timbuktu in June is 34.6°C / 94.3°F, with rainfall of about 14 mm / 0.6 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Timbuktu?
The driest month in Timbuktu is February, with about 0 mm / 0 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 23.6°C / 74.5°F.
When is the wettest month in Timbuktu?
The wettest month in Timbuktu is August, with approximately 64 mm / 2.5 in of average monthly rainfall.