Hottest Countries In The World

Whether it’s a sun-soaked beach vacation or exploring the bustling markets of a desert city, the weather conditions of a country can greatly influence its tourism industry, agricultural practices, and even lifestyle of its population. Dive in as we traverse across the globe examining the public data illustrating the hottest countries in the world, based on average temperature recorded throughout the year.

Key findings from the temperature data include:

• Among the top 5 countries with the highest average temperatures, Mali and Burkina Faso, situated inland in the Sahara desert region, experience more extreme temperatures compared to the coastal and island nations of Kiribati, Tuvalu, and Djibouti. 
• There is a noticeable dominance of African and Pacific Island nations in the list of countries with the warmest temperatures, which can be attributed to their geographical location near the Earth's equator.
• The coldest countries, according to average temperatures, are located in the northern hemisphere. These include Russia and Canada with harsh average temperatures of -5.1°C and -5.4°C, respectively.
• The United States, known for its varied topography and climates across its numerous states, has a relatively moderate average temperature at 8.6°C. 

Taking the crown for the hottest country in the world are Mali and Burkina Faso. Both countries showcase sweltering mean year-round temperatures of 28.3°C. Their location within the Sahara Desert region, offering little respite from the relentless sun, contributes substantially to these staggering temperatures. 

In third place, Kiribati breaks the African dominance, presenting an average temperature of 28.2°C. This Pacific island nation, despite its tropical location, offers an idyllic fusion of sun-doused conditions and refreshing ocean breezes. 

Following closely, Djibouti and Tuvalu share an average temperature of 28.0°C, securing the fourth and fifth ranks respectively. 

Senegal is ranked sixth with its average temperature of 27.9°C, a testament to its tropical savannah climate. The seventh and eighth placements are occupied by Mauritania and the Maldives, where an intense heat envelops the nations with average measures of 27.7°C. 

The ninth position belongs to Palau, another equatorial Pacific island nation, with an average annual temperature of 27.6°C. Finally, wrapping our list at the tenth spot is Benin, situating in West Africa, that also records an average temperature of 27.6°C. 

10 Hottest Countries in the World:

1. Mali - 28.3 °C
2. Burkina Faso - 28.3 °C
3. Kiribati - 28.2 °C
4. Djibouti - 28.0 °C
5. Tuvalu - 28.0 °C
6. Senegal - 27.9 °C
7. Mauritania - 27.7 °C
8. Maldives - 27.7 °C
9. Palau - 27.6 °C
10. Benin - 27.6 °C

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Year: 2023

Source: Trading Economics