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What’s the climate like in Tombouctou?

The current climate of Tombouctou features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 42°C during the day to lows of 30°C. The average yearly temperature is around 37°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 15°C and in the warmer months around 30°C.

The highest temperature recorded in Tombouctou in recent years was 47°C in June 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 0°C in January 2018.

On average, Tombouctou receives 133 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.

Best time to visit Tombouctou?

The best time to visit Tombouctou for sunny weather is January, February, November and December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Tombouctou. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.

Climate Table of Tombouctou

The climate table of Tombouctou shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Temp. max (°C) 30 33 36 40 42 42 39 37 39 39 35 31
Temp. min (°C) 15 18 21 25 29 30 29 28 28 27 21 17
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Precipitation (mm) 0,1 0,4 0,3 0,1 3,3 6,7 37 63 18 3,6 0,2 0
UV Index 8 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 8 8

Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.

  • Average yearly temperature: 37°C
  • Highest temperature: 42°C in May and June
  • Lowest temperature: 30°C in January
  • Precipitation: 133 mm per year, averaging 11 mm per month
  • Driest months: 0 mm in December, 0,1 mm in January and April
  • Wettest months: 63 mm in August, 37 mm in July and 18 mm in September

Average Temperature per Month in Tombouctou

This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Tombouctou, Mali. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.

Temperature per Month in Tombouctou, Mali,

Average Precipitation per Month in Tombouctou

This graph shows how much precipitation Tombouctou, Mali, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.

Precipitation per Month in Tombouctou, Mali,

Average UV Index per Month in Tombouctou

This graph shows the average UV index per month in Tombouctou, Mali. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

UV Index per Month in Tombouctou, Mali,

Yearly Temperature in Tombouctou

This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Tombouctou, Mali. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.

Yearly Temperature in Tombouctou, Mali,

Total Yearly Precipitation in Tombouctou

This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Tombouctou, Mali, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Precipitation in Tombouctou, Mali,

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Average Weather in Tombouctou by Month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Tombouctou. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.

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