Timbuktu
City in Mali
Timbuktu is a city in Mali with a population of 35,330 recorded in 2012. Located 706 km from Bamako, the city draws visitors to its notable religious architecture and historical sites.
What to see
The city features prominent religious landmarks. Visitors can explore the Djinguereber Mosque and the Sidi Yahya Mosque.
When to go
Daily highs reach 41 °C in May and June, with lows dropping to 14 °C in January. Rain is most frequent in August, which sees 64 mm of precipitation spread across about 14 days, while months like February, March, November, and December record 0 mm of rain.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Tombouktou Airport, located 5 km from the city.
Top sights in Timbuktu
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 | 11 | 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 Timbuktu (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.