When is the best time to go to Gao

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Gao, Mali. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Gao weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Gao are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Gao January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 0mm 9.3hrs 12hrs

January is a arid month in Gao and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Gao, with some very good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Gao and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Gao with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Gao weather in January »

February

Gao February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
31°C 0mm 9.7hrs 12.4hrs

February in Gao is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Gao, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Gao and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Gao with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Gao weather in February »

March

Gao March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
34°C 0mm 9.1hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in March in Gao is characteristically very hot and very dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Gao, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in Gao and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 37°C (99°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Gao with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Gao weather in March »

April

Gao April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
37°C 1mm 9hrs 13.2hrs

Gao's weather in April is typically very hot and very dry in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gao for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in Gao and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 41°C (105°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Gao with around 1mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Gao weather in April »

May

Gao May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
38°C 7mm 9.3hrs 13.6hrs

May is a very dry month in Gao and the temperature is generally severely hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gao for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the spring in Gao and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a scorching 43°C (109°F), whilst at night 29°C (84°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Gao with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Gao weather in May »

June

Gao June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
37°C 23mm 8hrs 12hrs

The weather in June in Gao is characteristically severely hot and dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gao for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Gao and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a scorching 42°C (107°F), whilst at night 29°C (84°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Gao with around 23mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Gao weather in June »

July

Gao July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
35°C 63mm 8.5hrs 12.4hrs

July in Gao is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being very hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gao for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Gao and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 39°C (102°F), whilst at night 27°C (80°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Gao with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Gao weather in July »

August

Gao August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
33°C 85mm 8.6hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in August in Gao is characteristically very hot and a little damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gao for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Gao and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 37°C (99°F), whilst at night 26°C (79°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th 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.

Gao weather in August »

September

Gao September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
35°C 31mm 8.9hrs 13.2hrs

Gao's weather in September is typically very hot and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Gao.

September is in the fall / autumn in Gao and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 39°C (102°F), whilst at night 26°C (79°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Gao with around 31mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Gao weather in September »

October

Gao October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
35°C 5mm 9.6hrs 13.6hrs

October is a very dry month in Gao and the temperature is generally very hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Gao, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Gao and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 39°C (103°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Gao with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Gao weather in October »

November

Gao November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
32°C 0mm 10hrs 12hrs

The weather in November in Gao is characteristically hot and arid.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Gao, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Gao and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 36°C (96°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Gao with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.

Gao weather in November »

December

Gao December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 0mm 9.1hrs 12.4hrs

December in Gao is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Gao, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Gao and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Gao with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Gao weather in December »

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Gao weather stats

Gao weather statistics
Hottest month: May 42.3°C 108.1°F
Driest month: January 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: November 10hrs
Coldest month: January 30.5°C 86.9°F
Wettest month: August 85mm 3.3ins
Warmest sea: October 25.3°C 77.5°F
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