Gao weather
At 7:30 PM local time it was mostly clear and 35°C (94°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Nov–Feb. Gao sits 255 m (837 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, Gao, Mali.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 44%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Nov–FebOff season Apr–Sep
About Gao weather
Is it raining in Gao right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 35° 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 40–41° and lows of 24–27°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Gao lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 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 Nov–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Apr–Sep tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 29°C (85°F) in January to 43°C (110°F) in May.
What is the rainiest month in Gao?
August is the wettest month, with about 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Gao?
May is the warmest, with average highs of 43°C (110°F) and lows of 29°C (83°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 29°C (85°F) and lows of 13°C (55°F).
Does Gao have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is August at about 120 mm (4.7 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months