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Weather & Climate in Timbuktu, Mali
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Timbuktu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July. The area gets 324 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 6.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 899 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
90°F Jul (32°C)
| Annual Average | 83.6°F |
| 55% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 90°F (32°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 899 ft (274 m) |
| Area | 5,710.1 sq mi (14,789.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.7735°N, 3.0074°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Bamako |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 89°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 93°F (34°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 94°F (35°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 2.1 in | |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 87°F (31°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in |
Timbuktu has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 70°F in January to 94°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 6.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.0").