April weather forecast
Timbuktu, Mali

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Weather in April

April brings the most intense heat to Timbuktu, making it the hottest month of the year. The city experiences the highest average temperature of 40°C (104°F), often making outdoor activities challenging during the day. As rainfall remains scarce, the city remains extremely dry. The days continue to lengthen, offering plenty of sunshine, while the strong UV radiation persists. Proper hydration and sun protection are advised throughout the month.

Temperature

With the onset of April, Timbuktu's average high-temperature sees a modest rise, moving from March's sweltering 36.6°C (97.9°F) to an extremely hot 40°C (104°F). Despite a significant disparity with daytime temperatures, an average low-temperature of 22.5°C (72.5°F) is recorded in Timbuktu during April.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 0.6 days. Throughout April, 1mm (0.04") of precipitation is accumulated. In Timbuktu, during the entire year, the rain falls for 25.3 days and collects up to 183mm (7.2") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April in Timbuktu, Mali, is 12h and 32min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 18:31 GMT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine in Timbuktu is 8.5h.

UV index

March through September, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Timbuktu. A UV Index value of 11, and more, symbolizes an extreme health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 12 in April translates into the following instructions:
Execute every important safeguard, as unprotected skin and eyes could burn within moments. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Sunscreen of at least SPF 30 should be applied generously and reapplied often on overcast days, especially post swim or outdoor exercise.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in Timbuktu in April?

An average high-temperature, in April, in Timbuktu, is 40°C (104°F) and the average low-temperature is 22.5°C (72.5°F).

How many days does it rain in April in Timbuktu?

In Timbuktu, Mali, in April, it is raining for 0.6 days, with typically 1mm (0.04") of accumulated precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does Timbuktu have in April?

In Timbuktu, the average day length in April is 12h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in April in Timbuktu?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:25. On the last day of the month, in Timbuktu, Mali, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 18:31 GMT.

How long on average sun shines in April in Timbuktu?

The average sunshine duration in April in Timbuktu is 8.5h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Timbuktu?

March through September, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in April in Timbuktu?

In April, the average daily maximum UV index in Timbuktu, Mali, is 12. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an ultimate hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average UV index

Average temperature in April
Timbuktu, Mali

Average temperature in April - Timbuktu, Mali
  • Average high temperature in April: 40°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (42.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°C).

  • Average low temperature in April: 22.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (27.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13°C).

Average rainfall in April
Timbuktu, Mali

Average rainfall in April - Timbuktu, Mali
  • Average rainfall in April: 1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (73.6mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February, March and November (0.1mm).

Average rainfall days in April
Timbuktu, Mali

Average rainfall days in April - Timbuktu, Mali
  • Average rainfall days in April: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (8.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (0 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Timbuktu, Mali

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Timbuktu, Mali
  • Average daylight in April: 12h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 8h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 9h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).

Average UV index in April
Timbuktu, Mali

Average UV index in April - Timbuktu, Mali
  • Average UV index in April: 12

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May, June, July, August and September (UV index 12).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 8).

Timbuktu, Mali

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