Gao in May
5.3out of 10
Not the best time
Very hot: daytime highs around 42°C. Very dry: about 1 rainy days.
42°CAvg high
29°CAvg low
1Rainy days (2 mm)
12:46 hDaylight
05:34Sunrise · 18:19 Sunset
Why this score
- Very hot: daytime highs around 42°C
- Very dry: about 1 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- Light, breathable clothing
- Shorts or a light skirt
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (1.5 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C | 15°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 8.8 |
| February | 33°C | 18°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 7.8 |
| March | 37°C | 21°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 6.7 |
| April | 41°C | 26°C | 1 mm | 0 | – | – | 5.7 |
| May | 42°C | 29°C | 2 mm | 1 | – | – | 5.3 |
| June | 41°C | 30°C | 8 mm | 3 | – | – | 5.3 |
| July | 39°C | 28°C | 31 mm | 8 | – | – | 5.4 |
| August | 37°C | 26°C | 57 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.5 |
| September | 39°C | 27°C | 16 mm | 4 | – | – | 5.8 |
| October | 39°C | 26°C | 3 mm | 1 | – | – | 6.2 |
| November | 36°C | 21°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 7.2 |
| December | 32°C | 17°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 8.3 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Gao in May?
Daytime highs average 42°C and nights about 29°C.
When is the best time to visit Gao?
The best months are January, December.