The climate in Gao during August can be summarized as very hot and a little damp.
August is in the summer in Gao and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 37°C (99°F), whilst at night 26°C (79°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 37.2°C 98.9°F |
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Nightly temperature | 25.9°C 78.5°F |
Average temperature | 31.5°C 88.7°F |
Daily sunshine | 8.6 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 85 mm 3.3 ins |
Rainy days | 9 days |
Sea temperature | 24.6°C 76.2°F |
Humidity | 58% |
Windspeed | 14kph 9 mph |
On average August is the wettest month of the year in Gao with around 85mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Gao in August 2024.
Best places to visit in August
Hottest month: | May | 42.3°C 108.1°F |
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Driest month: | January | 0mm 0ins |
Sunniest month: | November | 10hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 30.5°C 86.9°F |
Wettest month: | August | 85mm 3.3ins |