Sidi Yahya Mosque
Sidi Yahya Mosque is a mosque located in Timbuktu, Mali. Built in 1440, it is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and features Sudano-Sahelian architecture. It is one of the 9 most looked-up sights in Mali on this site.
Planning a visit
The weather in Timbuktu varies by month. The hottest period occurs between April and October, with daily highs reaching 37 °C to 41 °C. The most rain falls in August, with about 14 rainy days and 64 mm of precipitation. The coolest months are December and January, when daily lows are between 14 °C and 15 °C.
To reach the mosque, travelers can fly to Tombouktou Airport, which is 5 km away. Timbuktu is located 706 km from the capital, Bamako. Visitors can also see the Djinguereber Mosque, which is 0.3 km from the site.
Weather by month
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 41 °C. The wettest is August, with about 64 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 28 | 31 | 35 | 39 | 41 | 41 | 38 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 34 | 29 |
| Average low, °C | 14 | 17 | 20 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 19 | 15 |
| Rainfall, mm | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 50 | 64 | 24 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
