When is the best time to go to Timbuktu?

When is the best time to go to Timbuktu? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Timbuktu are January, February, March, October, November and December
  • On average, the warmest months are April, May, June, July, August, September and October
  • Timbuktu has dry periods in January, February, March, April, October, November and December
  • August is the rainiest month


Annual weather in Timbuktu

For full information about the climate and weather in Timbuktu a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 61°F/86°F
0in
February 67°F/94°F
0in
March 72°F/101°F
0in
April 79°F/106°F
0.1in
May 86°F/110°F
0.5in
June 92°F/110°F
0.5in
July 90°F/106°F
1.5in
August 88°F/103°F
3.6in
September 88°F/104°F
1.4in
October 85°F/104°F
0.2in
November 76°F/97°F
0.2in
December 65°F/88°F
0in


Weather and climate in Timbuktu

Timbuktu enjoys a hot desert climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Timbuktu is 101°F (ranging from 86°F in january to 110°F in june). Annual rainfall is 7.9in, with a minimum of 0in in december and a maximum of 3.6in in august.
  • From january to february the climate is perfect. By early evening, the temperature averages 85°F and it rains about 0% of the time in february.
  • In march the climate is beautiful. By early evening, the temperature averages 92°F and it rains about 0in each month.
  • In the month of april the climate is not good, but still OK. At lunchtime, it's 104°F in average and it rains in april about 0.1in.
  • Between the months of may and june the climate is unfavorable. The temperature rises to 110°F and it rains in june about 0.5in.
  • Between july and september the climate is correct. In average, on the morning it is 88°F and you can expect to have 1.4in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In the month of october the climate is favorable. The temperature rises to 104°F.
  • Between november and december the climate is perfect. At lunchtime, it's 85°F in average and it rains in december about 0in.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Timbuktu

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Timbuktu: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity



Best time for low prices in Timbuktu

Average price of hiring a car in Timbuktu

On average, it costs $ 70 per day to hire a car in Timbuktu. This price varies by $ 21 depending on the month. In december, hiring a car costs an average of $ 60 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in march is $ 80.

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