Climate of Gao, Mali
Area-weighted average across Gao. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Gao, a subdivision of Mali, has a hot arid climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 22.4°C / 72.3°F in January to 34.6°C / 94.3°F in May, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in to 65 mm / 2.6 in depending on the season (168 mm / 6.6 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.4°C72.3°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 24.8°C76.6°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| March | 28.6°C83.5°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 32.3°C90.1°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 34.6°C94.3°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| June | 34.4°C93.9°F | 16 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Hot |
| July | 32.3°C90.1°F | 50 mm2″ | — |
| August | 30.9°C87.6°F | 65 mm2.6″ | — |
| September | 31.7°C89.1°F | 27 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| October | 31.2°C88.2°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 27.2°C81°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 23.3°C73.9°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Gao?
The best months to visit Gao, Mali for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December. The warmest month is May at an area-wide average of 34.6°C / 94.3°F, and the driest is January with about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Gao?
Gao, Mali has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 22.4°C / 72.3°F in January to 34.6°C / 94.3°F in May. Annual rainfall averages about 168 mm / 6.6 in, with the wettest month being August (65 mm / 2.6 in) and the driest January (0 mm / 0 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Gao?
The hottest month in Gao is May, with an area-wide average temperature of 34.6°C / 94.3°F.
What is the coldest month in Gao?
The coldest month in Gao is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 22.4°C / 72.3°F.
When does it rain most in Gao?
The wettest month in Gao is August, averaging about 65 mm / 2.6 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 0 mm / 0 in.