Climate normals · 1970–2000
Timbuktu Climate
Timbuktu is a city in Mali (08) with a population of about 84,208. Its average annual temperature is 28.6°C (83°F), with roughly 167 mm of rain per year.
28.6°C
Avg Temp
167
Precip (mm/yr)
Jun
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Timbuktu Climate
Timbuktu has an average annual temperature of 28.6°C (83°F) and receives about 167 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is June and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
28.6°C
Avg Temp
167
Precip (mm/yr)
Jun
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 21° / 70° | 1 mm |
| February | 24° / 74° | 0 mm |
| March | 27° / 81° | 0 mm |
| April | 31° / 88° | 1 mm |
| May | 34° / 92° | 3 mm |
| June | 35° / 94° | 14 mm |
| July | 32° / 90° | 51 mm |
| August | 31° / 88° | 63 mm |
| September | 31° / 88° | 30 mm |
| October | 31° / 87° | 4 mm |
| November | 26° / 79° | 0 mm |
| December | 22° / 71° | 0 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Timbuktu
The most comfortable months to visit Timbuktu are typically January, December and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is June (around 41°C high). The coldest is January (near 13°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Timbuktu are typically January, December and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Timbuktu, Mali has an average annual temperature of 28.6°C and about 167 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is June and the coldest is January.
In June, the hottest month, daily highs in Timbuktu average about 41°C (106°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.