Timbuktu weather
At 7:30 PM local time it was partly cloudy and 33°C (92°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Nov–Feb. Timbuktu sits 271 m (889 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Timbuktu, Tombouctou, Mali.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 59%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Nov–FebOff season Apr–Sep
About Timbuktu weather
Is it raining in Timbuktu right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 33° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Timbuktu this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 37–40° and lows of 25–28°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Timbuktu lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Timbuktu?
For the coming week, bring light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Timbuktu weather by month
When is the best time to visit Timbuktu?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Timbuktu is Nov–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Apr–Sep tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 27°C (81°F) in January to 42°C (107°F) in May.
What is the rainiest month in Timbuktu?
August is the wettest month, with about 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Timbuktu?
May is the warmest, with average highs of 42°C (107°F) and lows of 27°C (81°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 27°C (81°F) and lows of 12°C (53°F).
Does Timbuktu have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is August at about 86 mm (3.4 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months