MaliWhat’s the climate like in Gao?
The current climate in Gao features temperatures ranging from a high of 43°C to a low of 31°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 38°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 15°C and in the warmer months around 29°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Gao in recent years was 47°C in June 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 0°C in January 2018.
On average, Gao receives 229 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Gao?
The best time to visit Gao for mild to warm weather is December. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Gao.
Climate Table of Gao
The climate table of Gao shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 31 | 34 | 38 | 41 | 43 | 42 | 39 | 36 | 39 | 40 | 36 | 32 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 15 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 21 | 17 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 1,1 | 0,5 | 0,6 | 0,5 | 3,0 | 20 | 51 | 122 | 26 | 4,0 | 0 | 0,1 |
| UV Index | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 38°C
- Highest temperature: 43°C in May
- Lowest temperature: 31°C in January
- Precipitation: 229 mm per year, averaging 19 mm per month
- Driest months: 0 mm in November, 0,1 mm in December and 0,5 mm in February
- Wettest months: 122 mm in August, 51 mm in July and 26 mm in September
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Average Temperature per Month in Gao
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Gao, Mali. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Gao
This graph shows how much rainfall Gao, Mali, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Gao
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Gao, Mali. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Gao
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Gao, Mali. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Gao
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Gao, Mali, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average weather in Gao by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Gao. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
