Gao weather in August
In August, Gao sees average daytime highs of 37°C and overnight lows near 27°C, with 56 mm of rain across 11.3 wet days and about 12.5 hours of daylight. It is the 8th-warmest and 1st-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 37°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 50% of the time in August, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 42 min at the start of August to 12 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, August is Gao's 12th-clearest and 8th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Gao's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 37°
- 8th warmest
- Overnight low
- 27°
- 8th coldest
- Rainfall
- 56 mm
- 11.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 36 min
- 5:48 AM – 6:21 PM
- Cloud cover
- 46%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 15 km/h
- 8th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.6 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 1.7
- out of 10
Temperature in August
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 37°C through the month.
A typical August day in Gao reaches about 37°C in the afternoon and slips back to 27°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 40°C. Set against its neighbours, August runs about 2°C cooler than July and about 2°C cooler than September.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 |
| Avg low (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| 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 | 37 | 27 |
| 14 | 37 | 27 |
| 15 | 37 | 27 |
| 16 | 37 | 26 |
| 17 | 37 | 26 |
| 18 | 37 | 26 |
| 19 | 37 | 26 |
| 20 | 37 | 26 |
| 21 | 37 | 26 |
| 22 | 37 | 26 |
| 23 | 37 | 27 |
| 24 | 37 | 27 |
| 25 | 37 | 27 |
| 26 | 37 | 27 |
| 27 | 37 | 27 |
| 28 | 37 | 27 |
| 29 | 37 | 27 |
| 30 | 37 | 27 |
| 31 | 37 | 27 |
How August really feels in Gao
Once humidity and wind are folded in, August 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 August is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Gao weather by month
How August compares with the rest of the year at a glance. August is the 8th-warmest and 1st-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30° / 16° | 0 | 0.1 | 11.1 | 6.3 |
| Feb | 33° / 18° | 0 | 0 | 11.5 | 4.3 |
| Mar | 37° / 22° | 0 | 0 | 11.9 | 1.8 |
| Apr | 41° / 26° | 1 | 0.2 | 12.4 | 0.0 |
| May | 42° / 29° | 2 | 0.8 | 12.7 | 0.0 |
| Jun | 41° / 30° | 8 | 2.8 | 12.9 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 39° / 28° | 31 | 8 | 12.9 | 0.8 |
| Aug | 37° / 27° | 56 | 11.3 | 12.5 | 1.7 |
| Sep | 39° / 27° | 16 | 4.3 | 12.1 | 0.9 |
| Oct | 39° / 26° | 3 | 0.8 | 11.6 | 0.7 |
| Nov | 36° / 21° | 0 | 0 | 11.2 | 2.7 |
| Dec | 32° / 17° | 0 | 0 | 11 | 5.3 |
Cloud cover in August
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 50% of the time in August, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 24% of August, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 26%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 77 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 73 |
| Cloudier (%) | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 77 | 23 |
| 2 | 76 | 24 |
| 3 | 76 | 24 |
| 4 | 75 | 25 |
| 5 | 74 | 26 |
| 6 | 74 | 26 |
| 7 | 73 | 27 |
| 8 | 74 | 26 |
| 9 | 74 | 26 |
| 10 | 73 | 27 |
| 11 | 73 | 27 |
| 12 | 73 | 27 |
| 13 | 73 | 27 |
| 14 | 73 | 27 |
| 15 | 73 | 27 |
| 16 | 73 | 27 |
| 17 | 74 | 26 |
| 18 | 73 | 27 |
| 19 | 73 | 27 |
| 20 | 73 | 27 |
| 21 | 74 | 26 |
| 22 | 73 | 27 |
| 23 | 73 | 27 |
| 24 | 73 | 27 |
| 25 | 73 | 27 |
| 26 | 73 | 27 |
| 27 | 73 | 27 |
| 28 | 72 | 28 |
| 29 | 73 | 27 |
| 30 | 73 | 27 |
| 31 | 73 | 27 |
Chance of precipitation in August
Gao gets around 56 mm of rain over 11.3 wet days in August, the wettest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 35% and peaks near 38% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 36 |
| 2 | 36 |
| 3 | 36 |
| 4 | 36 |
| 5 | 37 |
| 6 | 37 |
| 7 | 37 |
| 8 | 38 |
| 9 | 38 |
| 10 | 38 |
| 11 | 38 |
| 12 | 38 |
| 13 | 38 |
| 14 | 38 |
| 15 | 38 |
| 16 | 38 |
| 17 | 37 |
| 18 | 37 |
| 19 | 36 |
| 20 | 36 |
| 21 | 35 |
| 22 | 35 |
| 23 | 34 |
| 24 | 33 |
| 25 | 32 |
| 26 | 31 |
| 27 | 31 |
| 28 | 30 |
| 29 | 29 |
| 30 | 28 |
| 31 | 27 |
Humidity in August
Most of August feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, August lands in the oppressive band about 46% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 89% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Comfortable (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Humid (%) | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
| Muggy (%) | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 |
| Oppressive (%) | 46 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 39 | 38 |
| Miserable (%) | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 41 | 46 | 2 |
| 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 41 | 47 | 3 |
| 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 41 | 47 | 3 |
| 4 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 40 | 48 | 3 |
| 5 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 40 | 48 | 3 |
| 6 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 40 | 48 | 3 |
| 7 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 40 | 48 | 3 |
| 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 40 | 48 | 4 |
| 9 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 40 | 49 | 4 |
| 10 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 39 | 48 | 4 |
| 11 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 39 | 48 | 4 |
| 12 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 39 | 48 | 4 |
| 13 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 39 | 48 | 4 |
| 14 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 39 | 48 | 4 |
| 15 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 39 | 47 | 4 |
| 16 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 40 | 47 | 4 |
| 17 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 40 | 47 | 4 |
| 18 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 40 | 46 | 4 |
| 19 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 40 | 46 | 4 |
| 20 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 41 | 46 | 4 |
| 21 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 41 | 45 | 4 |
| 22 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 41 | 45 | 4 |
| 23 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 40 | 45 | 4 |
| 24 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 40 | 45 | 3 |
| 25 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 40 | 44 | 3 |
| 26 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 41 | 44 | 3 |
| 27 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 41 | 43 | 3 |
| 28 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 41 | 42 | 3 |
| 29 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 41 | 41 | 3 |
| 30 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 41 | 39 | 3 |
| 31 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 41 | 38 | 3 |
Wind in August
Winds average 15 km/h in August.
Across August, daily wind ranges from about 14 km/h on the calmest days to 16 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | light breeze |
| 2 | 16 | light breeze |
| 3 | 16 | light breeze |
| 4 | 15 | light breeze |
| 5 | 15 | light breeze |
| 6 | 15 | light breeze |
| 7 | 15 | light breeze |
| 8 | 15 | light breeze |
| 9 | 15 | light breeze |
| 10 | 15 | light breeze |
| 11 | 15 | light breeze |
| 12 | 15 | light breeze |
| 13 | 15 | light breeze |
| 14 | 15 | light breeze |
| 15 | 15 | light breeze |
| 16 | 14 | light breeze |
| 17 | 14 | light breeze |
| 18 | 14 | light breeze |
| 19 | 14 | light breeze |
| 20 | 14 | light breeze |
| 21 | 14 | light breeze |
| 22 | 14 | light breeze |
| 23 | 14 | light breeze |
| 24 | 14 | light breeze |
| 25 | 14 | light breeze |
| 26 | 14 | light breeze |
| 27 | 14 | light breeze |
| 28 | 14 | light breeze |
| 29 | 14 | light breeze |
| 30 | 14 | light breeze |
| 31 | 14 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in August
Daylight runs from about 12 h 42 min at the start of August to 12 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 24 minutes over August. Sunrise moves from 5:44 AM to 5:50 AM, and sunset from 6:28 PM to 6:10 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:19 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:17 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:15 | 6:14 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:12 | 6:11 | 6:10 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.7 | 5:44 | 6:28 |
| 2 | 12.7 | 5:44 | 6:28 |
| 3 | 12.7 | 5:45 | 6:27 |
| 4 | 12.7 | 5:45 | 6:27 |
| 5 | 12.7 | 5:45 | 6:27 |
| 6 | 12.7 | 5:45 | 6:26 |
| 7 | 12.7 | 5:46 | 6:26 |
| 8 | 12.7 | 5:46 | 6:25 |
| 9 | 12.6 | 5:46 | 6:25 |
| 10 | 12.6 | 5:46 | 6:24 |
| 11 | 12.6 | 5:47 | 6:24 |
| 12 | 12.6 | 5:47 | 6:23 |
| 13 | 12.6 | 5:47 | 6:23 |
| 14 | 12.6 | 5:47 | 6:22 |
| 15 | 12.6 | 5:48 | 6:21 |
| 16 | 12.6 | 5:48 | 6:21 |
| 17 | 12.5 | 5:48 | 6:20 |
| 18 | 12.5 | 5:48 | 6:20 |
| 19 | 12.5 | 5:48 | 6:19 |
| 20 | 12.5 | 5:49 | 6:18 |
| 21 | 12.5 | 5:49 | 6:18 |
| 22 | 12.5 | 5:49 | 6:17 |
| 23 | 12.5 | 5:49 | 6:16 |
| 24 | 12.4 | 5:49 | 6:16 |
| 25 | 12.4 | 5:49 | 6:15 |
| 26 | 12.4 | 5:49 | 6:14 |
| 27 | 12.4 | 5:50 | 6:13 |
| 28 | 12.4 | 5:50 | 6:13 |
| 29 | 12.4 | 5:50 | 6:12 |
| 30 | 12.4 | 5:50 | 6:11 |
| 31 | 12.3 | 5:50 | 6:10 |
Solar energy in August
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in August, about 6.6 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.33 kWh/m² to a high of 7.3 kWh/m² in April across the year — August's 6.6 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 |
| 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 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.6 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Gao
In August, Gao sits inside its dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Gao sees dust haze year-round, heaviest in June.
Is August a good time to visit Gao?
Our two travel scores rate August for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
August is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Gao.
What to pack for Gao in August
From August's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In August, Gao sees daytime highs around 37°C and nights near 27°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. Worth having: rain gear. About 11 days see rain.
UV index in Gao in August
Clear-sky midday UV in August peaks around 13 (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 August 19 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 18 at about 7 (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) | 8 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 7 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Very high |
| Feb | 10 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 11 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 8 | Very high |
| Dec | 7 | Very high |
Air quality in Gao in August
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where August falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Gao is worst in February — around 101 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 2.7× the cleanest month (September, 37 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) | 98 | 101 | 94 | 74 | 77 | 77 | 60 | 41 | 37 | 48 | 58 | 88 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 98 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 101 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 94 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 74 | Unhealthy |
| May | 77 | Unhealthy |
| Jun | 77 | Unhealthy |
| Jul | 60 | Unhealthy |
| Aug | 41 | Poor |
| Sep | 37 | Poor |
| Oct | 48 | Poor |
| Nov | 58 | Unhealthy |
| Dec | 88 | Unhealthy |
Where is Gao?
Gao sits at 16.3°N, 0.0°W, 257 m above sea level, in Mali. The nearest listed city is Bourem, 83 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 13 m around an average of 251 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 65 m; within 80 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 149 m.
The land around Gao is covered by artificial surfaces (38%) within 3 km, grassland (65%) within 16 km, and grassland (60%) and bare terrain (36%) within 80 km.
Mali travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 4
- Do Not Travel
- Power plugs
- Type C / E
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 34% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $1,193
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.6 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Road deaths
- 22.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Low
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 408
- 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 (16.2717°, -0.0447°, elevation 257 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).