Best Time to Visit Timbuktu: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Timbuktu: January, December.
- Best months for Timbuktu: January, December.
- Peak season is June, May, July. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: January, February, March, November, December. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: August, July, September.
- The least pleasant month is June (score 5.5).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C | 15°C | 1 mm | 0 | – | – | 9.1 |
| February | 31°C | 17°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 8.4 |
| March | 35°C | 21°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 7.3 |
| April | 39°C | 25°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 6.2 |
| May | 41°C | 28°C | 2 mm | 1 | – | – | 5.6 |
| June | 41°C | 30°C | 5 mm | 2 | – | – | 5.5 |
| July | 38°C | 28°C | 25 mm | 6 | – | – | 5.7 |
| August | 36°C | 27°C | 47 mm | 9 | – | – | 5.9 |
| September | 38°C | 27°C | 16 mm | 4 | – | – | 6.1 |
| October | 38°C | 25°C | 3 mm | 1 | – | – | 6.5 |
| November | 34°C | 20°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 7.7 |
| December | 30°C | 16°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 8.9 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Timbuktu?
The best months are January, December.
When is the rainy season in Timbuktu?
The wettest months are August, July, September.