This summer has been a scorcher all over the country, with many states reporting record heat. While the summer months can bring in hot temperatures all over the world, some countries experience sweltering climates year-round. These countries are among the hottest to live in on planet Earth. Would you dare?
1. Burkina Faso
This landlocked country in West Africa is known for its hot and dry climate, making it one of the hottest countries in the world. Temperatures can reach up to 117° Fahrenheit (47° Celsius) in the summer months, and the humidity levels can also be quite high, especially in the rainy season from May to October.
2. Kuwait
A high-end country in the heart of the Arabian Peninsula, Kuwait boasts arid desert climates and scorching temperatures, making it the hottest nation on the planet. It could get as hot as 129° Fahrenheit (54° Celsius) during summer and travel to this destination may require additional provisions for surviving heat waves.
3. Mali
Mali heralds the list of countries with the hottest temperatures. A landlocked country in West Africa, Mali hardly receives rainfall, suffering severe drought. The temperature in the desert north can reach 122° Fahrenheit (49.8°C), as the Kita weather station reported in April 2023.
4. United Arab Emirates
Famous for its towering skyscrapers and the just-concluded Men’s Football World Cup, the oil-rich nation’s man-made islands and luxurious lifestyle define the polar opposite of its arid climates. The average temperature stands at 83°F (28.02°C), with temperatures in the summer swelling up to 126 °F (52.1 °C). Still, the heat doesn’t diminish the cosmopolitan nature of the United Arab Emirates.
5. Saudi Arabia
Armed with a vast stretch of uninhabited desert, Saudi Arabia is another Middle Eastern country notable for its outrageously high temperatures. In cities like Riyadh and Jeddah, the temperature reaches 126° F (52° C) during summer. A place of exploration and discovery, Saudi attracts some of the highest numbers of tourists in the world.
6. Oman
Oman is located on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula and boasts rugged mountains and picture-perfect coastlines. However, blistering summer heat exceeding 113° F (45° C) is expected in the country. Oman offers many rich cultures and a captivating environment, but keep the skyscraping temperature in mind.
7. Iraq
During the hottest months, the temperature in cities like Basra and Baghdad regularly exceeds 129° F (53.9° C). Despite Iraq’s tumultuous history, you can enjoy its cultural heritage, ancient ruins, and warm hospitality.
8. Tuvalu
A small island nation nestled in the Pacific, Tuvalu’s dry terrain reflects the brunt of climate change despite its proximity to one of the world’s oceans. The Polynesian nation’s equatorial climate can soar above 93° F (34° C).
9. Senegal
Senegal experiences sizzling heat, especially in northern regions like Saint-Louis and Podor. In the hottest months, temperatures can surpass 122° F (50° C). Still, its unforgiving climate doesn’t diminish the appeal of its diverse landscapes, which range from the greenest savannah to the densest mangroves.
10. Bahrain
Bahrain faces intense heat through a scorching summer, but it gets mild, like in other places in winter. Noons in Bahrain could have temperatures reaching 115° F (46° C), with no rain to help cool it down.
11. Gambia
A narrow strip of land along the Gambia River in West Africa, tropical climates in the Gambia can reach 117° F (47° C), especially in cities like Banjul and Brikama. Still, the warmth on offer to tourists by the warm and friendly people of Gambia can make travel to the smallest country in mainland Africa worth the heat.
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