10. Niger
Niger is another African country to make the list of the world’s ten warmest countries. The landscape of Niger is primarily arid plains. It is known for its dry and hot environment. Its climate, on the other hand, can be separated into three seasons. From March to May, the weather is extremely hot and dry, followed by a hot and humid period with rain from June to September, and finally a mild winter from October to February. On June 22, 2010, Niger set a new record for the hottest day in history, with a temperature of 47.1°C (116.8°F) at Bilma. That record only lasted one day, as Bilma smashed it again on June 23, when the temperature reached 48.2°C (118.8°F).
9. Mauritania
The Sahara Desert meets the sea in Mauritania, which is located on Africa’s Atlantic coast. It covers an area of around 1,030,700 square kilometres, with a Sahara climate covering two-thirds of it. Daytime temperatures in several parts of the nation can exceed 38°C for more than six months. The weather is normally hot during the day and cool at night from November to February.
8. Qatar
The country of Qatar is situated in Western Asia. The country gets scorching weather with limited rainfall during the summer, from June to September. Daily maximum temperatures can exceed 40°C during this time. Qatar has a warm climate only in the spring and autumn, with temperatures reaching up to 35°C. Qatar’s climate is arid, with scorching desert plains and a scorching summer followed by a mild and brief winter.
7. Libya
Libya is one of the world’s hottest countries. Libyans have been known to be impacted by the high temperatures, which have manifested themselves in the form of skin blisters or infections. Libya has the global record for the hottest temperature ever measured.
Due to its harsh climate, the entire country sees erratic precipitation, a volatile climate, and exceptionally scorching temperatures throughout the year. In both summer and winter, the weather in Libya is extremely hot and humid. The country is known for having the hottest climate on the planet. This country holds the record for the highest temperature ever recorded. In the middle of summer, though, the town still sees temperatures of exceeding 48 degrees.
6. Bahrain
The climate of Bahrain’s small archipelago is desert, with mild winters and scorching summers. In general, there are two seasons: a colder season from December to February and a hot season from April to October, with a particularly hot period from May to mid-October. March and November are transitional months, with mild temperatures but no extremes. The temperature difference between night and day is small due to the impact of the sea, and humidity is high, especially when winds blow from the interior of Arabia. Summer in Bahrain is extremely hot and sunny, with highs of 34/36 °C (93/97 °F) between May and October and 38/40 °C (100/104 °F) from June to September; lows are around 29/32 °C (84/90 °F) from June to September, and the humidity from the Persian Gulf makes the heat unbearable. Because humidity rises steadily over the summer, August and September have the worst combination of humidity and temperature.
5. Tuvalu
Tuvalu is a Pacific island nation. The nine islands that make up Tuvalu, a remote republic in the South Pacific, are surrounded by several uninhabited islets. Tuvalu has an equatorial tropical climate, which means the country is hot and humid all year, with plenty of rain.
4. Senegal
Senegal is a West African coastal country located 14 degrees west of the Prime Meridian and 14 degrees north of the equator. It has a tropical climate with long dry seasons and consistently high temperatures throughout the year.
The capital of Dakar experiences daily maximums of 26°C and minimums of 17°C during the cool seasons. The interior of the country has warmer temperatures than the coast. In Kaolack and Tambacounda, the average temperatures are 30°C and 32.7°C, respectively. Temperatures in the Tambacounda region, which borders Mali, can reach 54°C.
3. Djibouti
Djibouti is a small African country located midway between the Equator and the Tropic of Cancer in the Horn of Africa. Summer begins in June, with severe heat but decreased humidity, especially in June and July, when the Khamsin, a wind from the desert, frequently blows, which can also lift dust and sand, reducing visibility. Summer lasts through September, with temperatures frequently topping 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit), while nighttime temperatures hover around 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit). In the afternoon, a sea breeze on the shore can drop the temperature while boosting moisture. September is possibly the worst month since the temperatures stay high, but the environment is quieter and the heat is unpleasant due to the dampness from the sea. The heat continues to be oppressive in October, but temperatures drop slightly and resemble those of May.
2. Burkina Faso
The Sahara Desert runs through the northern part of this West African country. Due to the country’s high temperatures, it is prone to droughts. Burkina Faso is extremely hot, with average temperatures of 28.29 degrees Celsius. Burkina Faso is a small West African country characterised by a flat, arid grassland that may appear uninviting. However, the area is some of the most fertile in West Africa, and it has hosted a variety of cultures.
1. Mali
Mali is a West African country that is landlocked. The Sahara Desert covers a considerable portion of Mali, a vast West African country. Despite being one of Africa’s largest countries, it has a relatively tiny population. It is 1,240,192 square kilometres in size and is located southwest of Algeria. Because the thermal equator passes through it, it is one of the world’s hottest countries. In April, temperatures in Mali can reach 44°C. In June, the maximum average high temperature in the little village of Araouane can reach over 46°C. In addition, in July, the region of Taoudenni experiences the hottest weather, with temperatures reaching up to 48°C.
