Timbuktu in May
5.6out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Very hot: daytime highs around 41°C. Very dry: about 1 rainy days.
41°CAvg high
28°CAvg low
1Rainy days (2 mm)
12:47 hDaylight
05:45Sunrise · 18:32 Sunset
Why this score
- Very hot: daytime highs around 41°C
- Very dry: about 1 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- Light, breathable clothing
- Shorts or a light skirt
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (0.8 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
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
How hot is Timbuktu in May?
Daytime highs average 41°C and nights about 28°C.
When is the best time to visit Timbuktu?
The best months are January, December.