North, Cameroon
Gao
Gao is a locality in North, Cameroon, 594 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now28°C
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Population–
Local time17:53
7.57° N, 15.16° EElevation 594 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 21°
Rain this month94mm
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Best: Jan · Nov–Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Gao at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:47 · 17:4211 h 55 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:36Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJan · Nov–Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month37°C
Average high in March
Coolest month21°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthAugust
288 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
0 mm of rain
Weather in Gao
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
28°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 7 km/h · humidity 51%
Today22 Oct35°24°
Fri23 Oct34°24°
Sat24 Oct34°24°
Sun25 Oct34°24°
Mon26 Oct34°24°
Tue27 Oct35°24°
Wed28 Oct34°25°
Thu29 Oct36°26°
Fri30 Oct35°26°
Sat31 Oct34°26°
When to go to Gao
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 65 | 57 | 48 | 28 | 26 | 36 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 38 | 63 | 65 |
| High | 33° | 36° | 37° | 36° | 33° | 31° | 29° | 28° | 29° | 31° | 33° | 33° |
| Low | 17° | 19° | 22° | 24° | 23° | 22° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 20° | 18° |
| Rain (mm) | 0 | 0 | 8 | 52 | 124 | 167 | 242 | 288 | 219 | 94 | 6 | 0 |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 17 | 22 | 28 | 30 | 26 | 19 | 2 | 0 |
What's on in Gao
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
The sky over Gao
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Gao?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gao.
What is the hottest month in Gao?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 37°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Gao?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gao?
August is the wettest month with about 288 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.