Gao weather
At 7:00 PM local time it was cloudy and 29°C (85°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Oct–Jan. Gao sits 325 m (1,066 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Gao, Centre-Ouest, Burkina Faso.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 82%
- Chance of rain
- 10%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Oct–JanOff season Mar–May, Jul–Aug
About Gao weather
Is it raining in Gao right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 29° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Gao this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 34–36° and lows of 21–25°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Gao lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.3 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Gao?
For the coming week, bring light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Gao weather by month
When is the best time to visit Gao?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Gao is Oct–Jan, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Mar–May, Jul–Aug tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 29°C (85°F) in August to 39°C (102°F) in March.
What is the rainiest month in Gao?
August is the wettest month, with about 247 mm (9.7 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Gao?
March is the warmest, with average highs of 39°C (102°F) and lows of 23°C (74°F). August is the coolest, with highs of 29°C (85°F) and lows of 22°C (72°F).
Does Gao have a rainy season?
Yes. Jul–Sep is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Oct–Apr is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months