When to Visit Timbuktu
Climate guide & best times to travel
Best Time to Visit
Month-by-Month Guide
January
January offers the most comfortable temperatures of the year with pleasant highs of 86°F and cool nights dropping to 55°F. The complete absence of rainfall continues the dry season pattern. This is peak tourist season due to the relatively mild desert conditions.
February
February maintains excellent weather conditions with highs of 91°F and nighttime lows of 59°F. The dry conditions persist with no rainfall expected. This remains prime visiting season before the intense heat begins.
March
March marks the beginning of the hot season with temperatures rising to 97°F during the day and 65°F at night. The arid conditions continue with zero precipitation. Tourist numbers begin to decline as heat intensifies.
April
April brings intense heat with daytime temperatures reaching 104°F and nighttime lows of 72°F. The bone-dry conditions persist with no relief from rainfall. This marks the beginning of the challenging hot season for visitors.
May
May represents the hottest month of the year with scorching daytime temperatures of 107°F and warm nights at 78°F. The extreme aridity continues with zero precipitation. This is the most challenging month for any outdoor activities.
June
June maintains extremely hot conditions with highs of 106°F and nighttime temperatures of 81°F providing little relief. The drought conditions persist with no rainfall. Tourist activity remains at its lowest due to the intense heat.
July
July sees a slight decrease in maximum temperatures to 101°F, though nights remain warm at 78°F. Despite this being a traditional rainy season elsewhere in West Africa, Timbuktu receives no precipitation. The heat remains intense but slightly more manageable.
August
August continues the gradual cooling trend with daytime highs of 97°F and nighttime lows of 76°F. The arid conditions persist with zero rainfall despite this being peak wet season in neighboring regions. Heat remains challenging for visitors.
September
September experiences a slight temperature increase to 100°F during the day with nights at 76°F. The extreme drought conditions continue with no precipitation. The heat remains prohibitive for most tourist activities.
October
October brings another surge in heat with temperatures reaching 102°F and nighttime lows of 72°F. The bone-dry conditions persist with zero rainfall. This represents one of the hotter months in the latter half of the year.
November
November marks the beginning of the cooling trend with more manageable highs of 95°F and pleasant nights at 63°F. The arid conditions continue with no precipitation. Tourist numbers may begin to increase as temperatures become more tolerable.
December
December ushers in the cool season with comfortable daytime temperatures of 86°F and refreshing nights at 56°F. The dry conditions persist with zero rainfall. This marks the return of favorable weather conditions and increased tourist activity.