Climate Insights for Gao

Gao Cercle, Mali

Hottest
May
43°C peak109°F peak
Coldest
January
15°C low59°F low
Wettest
August
58 mm rain2.3 in rain
Best to Visit
January
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Gao is hot. The average annual temperature is 31°C and approximately 115 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 58 mm of rainfall. Gao is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 15°C.The climate in Gao is hot. The average annual temperature is 88°F and approximately 4.5 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 2.3 in of rainfall. Gao is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 59°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°50°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 31°Average: 24°Min: 15°FebMax: 34°Average: 26°Min: 18°MarMax: 39°Average: 31°Min: 22°AprMax: 42°Average: 34°Min: 26°MayMax: 43°Average: 37°Min: 29°JunMax: 42°Average: 36°Min: 29°JulMax: 39°Average: 33°Min: 28°AugMax: 37°Average: 31°Min: 26°SepMax: 39°Average: 33°Min: 28°OctMax: 40°Average: 33°Min: 26°NovMax: 36°Average: 29°Min: 21°DecMax: 33°Average: 25°Min: 17°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°F110°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 88°FAverage: 74°FMin: 59°FFebMax: 93°FAverage: 80°FMin: 64°FMarMax: 101°FAverage: 88°FMin: 72°FAprMax: 107°FAverage: 94°FMin: 78°FMayMax: 109°FAverage: 98°FMin: 84°FJunMax: 107°FAverage: 96°FMin: 85°FJulMax: 102°FAverage: 92°FMin: 82°FAugMax: 98°FAverage: 88°FMin: 79°FSepMax: 102°FAverage: 92°FMin: 82°FOctMax: 103°FAverage: 92°FMin: 79°FNovMax: 98°FAverage: 84°FMin: 70°FDecMax: 91°FAverage: 77°FMin: 63°F
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Temperatures in Gao vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. May is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 43°C and an average of 37°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 24°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Gao vary considerably across the year, with a 50°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. May is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 109°F and an average of 98°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 59°F and an average of 74°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 25°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 2mmJunPrecipitation: 9mmJulPrecipitation: 23mmAugPrecipitation: 58mmSepPrecipitation: 20mmOctPrecipitation: 2mmNovPrecipitation: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 0mm
Precipitation
0in1in2in3inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0inFebPrecipitation: 0inMarPrecipitation: 0inAprPrecipitation: 0inMayPrecipitation: 0.1inJunPrecipitation: 0.3inJulPrecipitation: 0.9inAugPrecipitation: 2.3inSepPrecipitation: 0.8inOctPrecipitation: 0.1inNovPrecipitation: 0inDecPrecipitation: 0in
Precipitation

Gao is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 115 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 10 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 58 mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 0 mm. That's 58 mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Gao is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 4.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.4 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 2.3 in of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 0 in. That's 2.3 in less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 16km/hFebWind Speed: 17km/hMarWind Speed: 16km/hAprWind Speed: 15km/hMayWind Speed: 14km/hJunWind Speed: 15km/hJulWind Speed: 16km/hAugWind Speed: 15km/hSepWind Speed: 13km/hOctWind Speed: 13km/hNovWind Speed: 15km/hDecWind Speed: 16km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10mphFebWind Speed: 10mphMarWind Speed: 10mphAprWind Speed: 10mphMayWind Speed: 9mphJunWind Speed: 10mphJulWind Speed: 10mphAugWind Speed: 9mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 9mphDecWind Speed: 10mph
Wind Speed

Gao is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Gao is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan24°74°F
Feb26°80°F
Mar31°88°F
Apr34°94°F
May37°98°F
Jun36°96°F
Jul33°92°F
Aug31°88°F
Sep33°92°F
Oct33°92°F
Nov29°84°F
Dec25°77°F

The best time to visit Gao is during January, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 0 mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 43°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Gao is during January, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 74°F with modest rainfall averaging 0 in per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 109°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Gao based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Gao based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
15 °C59 °F
31 °C88 °F
16 km/h10 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
18 °C64 °F
34 °C93 °F
17 km/h10 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
22 °C72 °F
39 °C101 °F
16 km/h10 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
26 °C78 °F
42 °C107 °F
15 km/h10 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
May
29 °C84 °F
43 °C109 °F
14 km/h9 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
29 °C85 °F
42 °C107 °F
15 km/h10 mph
9 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
28 °C82 °F
39 °C102 °F
16 km/h10 mph
23 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
26 °C79 °F
37 °C98 °F
15 km/h9 mph
58 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
28 °C82 °F
39 °C102 °F
13 km/h8 mph
20 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
26 °C79 °F
40 °C103 °F
13 km/h8 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
21 °C70 °F
36 °C98 °F
15 km/h9 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
17 °C63 °F
33 °C91 °F
16 km/h10 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in