Gao weather in May
In May, Gao sees average daytime highs of 36°C and overnight lows near 26°C, with 46 mm of rain across 9.8 wet days and about 12.5 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 5th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 37°C in the first days to 35°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 25% of the time in May, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 24 min at the start of May to 12 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Gao's 9th-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Gao's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 36°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 26°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 46 mm
- 9.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 30 min
- 5:49 AM – 6:21 PM
- Cloud cover
- 61%
- 9th clearest
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- 4th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.45 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 2.0
- out of 10
Temperature in May
Highs ease over the month, from about 37°C in the first days to 35°C by the end.
A typical May day in Gao reaches about 36°C in the afternoon and slips back to 26°C overnight — a 10°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 33°C and 39°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs about 2°C cooler than April and about 3°C warmer than June.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Avg low (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37 | 27 |
| 2 | 37 | 27 |
| 3 | 37 | 27 |
| 4 | 37 | 27 |
| 5 | 37 | 27 |
| 6 | 37 | 27 |
| 7 | 37 | 27 |
| 8 | 37 | 27 |
| 9 | 37 | 27 |
| 10 | 37 | 27 |
| 11 | 37 | 27 |
| 12 | 37 | 27 |
| 13 | 36 | 27 |
| 14 | 36 | 27 |
| 15 | 36 | 27 |
| 16 | 36 | 27 |
| 17 | 36 | 26 |
| 18 | 36 | 26 |
| 19 | 36 | 26 |
| 20 | 36 | 26 |
| 21 | 36 | 26 |
| 22 | 36 | 26 |
| 23 | 35 | 26 |
| 24 | 35 | 26 |
| 25 | 35 | 26 |
| 26 | 35 | 26 |
| 27 | 35 | 26 |
| 28 | 35 | 26 |
| 29 | 35 | 26 |
| 30 | 35 | 26 |
| 31 | 35 | 25 |
How May really feels in Gao
Once humidity and wind are folded in, May averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in May is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Gao weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 3rd-warmest and 5th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33° / 20° | 0 | 0.1 | 11.4 | 4.6 |
| Feb | 36° / 22° | 1 | 0.3 | 11.6 | 2.9 |
| Mar | 38° / 26° | 4 | 1.3 | 11.9 | 1.2 |
| Apr | 38° / 27° | 23 | 5.3 | 12.3 | 1.0 |
| May | 36° / 26° | 46 | 9.8 | 12.5 | 2.0 |
| Jun | 33° / 25° | 65 | 12.3 | 12.7 | 3.2 |
| Jul | 31° / 23° | 139 | 19.6 | 12.6 | 3.6 |
| Aug | 29° / 23° | 220 | 24.1 | 12.4 | 3.5 |
| Sep | 30° / 23° | 140 | 18.7 | 12.1 | 3.8 |
| Oct | 33° / 23° | 43 | 8 | 11.7 | 3.5 |
| Nov | 35° / 21° | 2 | 0.4 | 11.5 | 3.1 |
| Dec | 34° / 20° | 0 | 0 | 11.3 | 4.2 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 25% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 24% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 52%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 45 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 54 |
| Cloudier (%) | 55 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 46 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 45 | 55 |
| 2 | 44 | 56 |
| 3 | 45 | 55 |
| 4 | 45 | 55 |
| 5 | 46 | 54 |
| 6 | 45 | 55 |
| 7 | 46 | 54 |
| 8 | 46 | 54 |
| 9 | 47 | 53 |
| 10 | 46 | 54 |
| 11 | 46 | 54 |
| 12 | 47 | 53 |
| 13 | 47 | 53 |
| 14 | 47 | 53 |
| 15 | 48 | 52 |
| 16 | 48 | 52 |
| 17 | 49 | 51 |
| 18 | 49 | 51 |
| 19 | 50 | 50 |
| 20 | 49 | 51 |
| 21 | 49 | 51 |
| 22 | 50 | 50 |
| 23 | 51 | 49 |
| 24 | 51 | 49 |
| 25 | 51 | 49 |
| 26 | 52 | 48 |
| 27 | 52 | 48 |
| 28 | 52 | 48 |
| 29 | 53 | 47 |
| 30 | 53 | 47 |
| 31 | 54 | 46 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Gao gets around 46 mm of rain over 9.8 wet days in May. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 32% and peaks near 37% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 25 |
| 2 | 25 |
| 3 | 25 |
| 4 | 26 |
| 5 | 26 |
| 6 | 27 |
| 7 | 27 |
| 8 | 28 |
| 9 | 29 |
| 10 | 30 |
| 11 | 30 |
| 12 | 31 |
| 13 | 32 |
| 14 | 32 |
| 15 | 33 |
| 16 | 33 |
| 17 | 34 |
| 18 | 34 |
| 19 | 35 |
| 20 | 35 |
| 21 | 35 |
| 22 | 36 |
| 23 | 36 |
| 24 | 36 |
| 25 | 36 |
| 26 | 36 |
| 27 | 36 |
| 28 | 36 |
| 29 | 36 |
| 30 | 36 |
| 31 | 37 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the oppressive band about 58% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 95% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comfortable (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Humid (%) | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Muggy (%) | 51 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
| Oppressive (%) | 34 | 35 | 37 | 39 | 41 | 43 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 51 | 53 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 63 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 77 |
| Miserable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 51 | 34 | 0 |
| 2 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 51 | 35 | 0 |
| 3 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 50 | 37 | 0 |
| 4 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 49 | 39 | 0 |
| 5 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 48 | 41 | 0 |
| 6 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 48 | 43 | 0 |
| 7 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 47 | 44 | 0 |
| 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 45 | 46 | 0 |
| 9 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 44 | 48 | 0 |
| 10 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 43 | 51 | 0 |
| 11 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 42 | 53 | 0 |
| 12 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 41 | 55 | 0 |
| 13 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 40 | 56 | 0 |
| 14 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 39 | 56 | 1 |
| 15 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 38 | 58 | 1 |
| 16 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 37 | 59 | 1 |
| 17 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 36 | 60 | 1 |
| 18 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 35 | 61 | 1 |
| 19 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 34 | 63 | 1 |
| 20 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 32 | 65 | 1 |
| 21 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 31 | 66 | 1 |
| 22 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 30 | 67 | 1 |
| 23 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 29 | 68 | 1 |
| 24 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 28 | 70 | 1 |
| 25 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 71 | 1 |
| 26 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 72 | 1 |
| 27 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 73 | 1 |
| 28 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 74 | 1 |
| 29 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 75 | 1 |
| 30 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 76 | 1 |
| 31 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 77 | 1 |
Wind in May
Winds average 10 km/h in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 10 km/h on the calmest days to 10 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | calm |
| 2 | 10 | calm |
| 3 | 10 | calm |
| 4 | 10 | calm |
| 5 | 10 | calm |
| 6 | 10 | calm |
| 7 | 10 | calm |
| 8 | 10 | calm |
| 9 | 10 | calm |
| 10 | 10 | calm |
| 11 | 10 | calm |
| 12 | 10 | calm |
| 13 | 10 | calm |
| 14 | 10 | calm |
| 15 | 10 | calm |
| 16 | 10 | calm |
| 17 | 10 | calm |
| 18 | 10 | calm |
| 19 | 10 | calm |
| 20 | 10 | calm |
| 21 | 10 | calm |
| 22 | 10 | calm |
| 23 | 10 | calm |
| 24 | 10 | calm |
| 25 | 10 | calm |
| 26 | 10 | calm |
| 27 | 10 | calm |
| 28 | 10 | calm |
| 29 | 10 | calm |
| 30 | 10 | calm |
| 31 | 10 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 12 h 24 min at the start of May to 12 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 12 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 5:54 AM to 5:47 AM, and sunset from 6:18 PM to 6:25 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:54 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:47 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.4 | 5:54 | 6:18 |
| 2 | 12.4 | 5:53 | 6:18 |
| 3 | 12.4 | 5:53 | 6:18 |
| 4 | 12.4 | 5:52 | 6:19 |
| 5 | 12.4 | 5:52 | 6:19 |
| 6 | 12.5 | 5:52 | 6:19 |
| 7 | 12.5 | 5:51 | 6:19 |
| 8 | 12.5 | 5:51 | 6:19 |
| 9 | 12.5 | 5:51 | 6:19 |
| 10 | 12.5 | 5:50 | 6:20 |
| 11 | 12.5 | 5:50 | 6:20 |
| 12 | 12.5 | 5:50 | 6:20 |
| 13 | 12.5 | 5:50 | 6:20 |
| 14 | 12.5 | 5:49 | 6:21 |
| 15 | 12.5 | 5:49 | 6:21 |
| 16 | 12.5 | 5:49 | 6:21 |
| 17 | 12.5 | 5:49 | 6:21 |
| 18 | 12.5 | 5:49 | 6:21 |
| 19 | 12.6 | 5:48 | 6:22 |
| 20 | 12.6 | 5:48 | 6:22 |
| 21 | 12.6 | 5:48 | 6:22 |
| 22 | 12.6 | 5:48 | 6:22 |
| 23 | 12.6 | 5:48 | 6:23 |
| 24 | 12.6 | 5:48 | 6:23 |
| 25 | 12.6 | 5:48 | 6:23 |
| 26 | 12.6 | 5:47 | 6:24 |
| 27 | 12.6 | 5:47 | 6:24 |
| 28 | 12.6 | 5:47 | 6:24 |
| 29 | 12.6 | 5:47 | 6:24 |
| 30 | 12.6 | 5:47 | 6:25 |
| 31 | 12.6 | 5:47 | 6:25 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 6.45 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.83 kWh/m² to a high of 6.64 kWh/m² in March across the year — May's 6.45 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.4 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Gao
In May, Gao sits inside its dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Gao's monsoon runs July–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Gao sees seasonal dust haze (February–June), heaviest in March.
Is May a good time to visit Gao?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Gao.
What to pack for Gao in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Gao sees daytime highs around 36°C and nights near 26°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. Worth having: rain gear. About 10 days see rain.
UV index in Gao in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Gao peaks around March 16 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 13 at about 9 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 9 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Very high |
| Feb | 12 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 11 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 9 | Very high |
Air quality in Gao in May
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where May falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Gao is worst in February — around 74 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 5.1× the cleanest month (August, 15 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 63 | 74 | 70 | 52 | 28 | 22 | 16 | 15 | 21 | 32 | 43 | 57 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 74 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 70 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 52 | Poor |
| May | 28 | Moderate |
| Jun | 22 | Moderate |
| Jul | 16 | Moderate |
| Aug | 15 | Moderate |
| Sep | 21 | Moderate |
| Oct | 32 | Moderate |
| Nov | 43 | Poor |
| Dec | 57 | Unhealthy |
Where is Gao?
Gao sits at 11.6°N, 2.2°W, 325 m above sea level, in Burkina Faso. The nearest listed city is Tô, 23 km away.
Topography around Gao
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Gao.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Gao has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 44 m around an average of 332 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 84 m; within 80 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 187 m.
The land around Gao is covered by shrubs (41%), cropland (33%) and grassland (26%) within 3 km, cropland (48%), shrubs (32%) and grassland (20%) within 16 km, and cropland (49%), shrubs (28%) and grassland (22%) within 80 km.
Burkina Faso travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 4
- Do Not Travel
- Power plugs
- Type C / E
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 37% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $1,148
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.5 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 1.3
- per 100k, 2017
- Road deaths
- 31
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Low
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Gao (11.6497°, -2.1778°, elevation 325 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).