Many people spend half the year waiting for the return of summer: they long for the light of long days, the warmth of the weather, fresh and comfortable clothes and small terraces. However, there are some places where summer is an almost perpetual state, where the heat can become unbearable and the sun is an element from which it is better to take refuge. According to the Guinness Book of Records , the hottest place in the world is Death Valley, California, where the highest temperature ever recorded (56.7ºC) was reached on July 10, 1913. In this article we show you which are the hottest cities in the world.
The hottest cities in the world
Ghadames, Libya (55ºC)
This oasis in the middle of the desert is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to its iconic whitewashed mud huts, which help protect its 7,000 inhabitants from the intense heat. Known as “the pearl of the desert”, it reaches average temperatures of 40 degrees and has reached more than 55 degrees on occasion.
Ahvaz, Iran (54ºC)
Built on the banks of the river Karun, where there are parks and luminous bridges that give a little touch of charm to the area, Ahvaz is an industrial city with average temperatures around 46ºC , which makes it one of the hottest cities in the world. world. The city’s heat record is 54ºC, making it one of the hottest cities in the world during the summer. Frequent sand and dust storms and the absence of rain from July to September exacerbate the high temperatures in this city.
Wadi Halfa, Sudan (53ºC)
During the year, there is practically no rain in Wadi Halfa, a sweltering city on the shores of Lake Nubia in Sudan . June is the hottest month, with average maximum temperatures of 41 degrees – the warmest temperature ever recorded there was 53 degrees in April 1967.
Kuwait City, Kuwait (52ºC)
This wealthy Arab metropolis is the capital of the State of Kuwait and another contender for the title of one of the hottest cities in the world with average temperatures above 45ºC from June to August . Nightfall brings little respite, as it tends to exceed 30 ° C after dark during the summer months. Kuwait City’s record is 52ºC, and on average it rains only 19 days a year . However, visitors should not be put off by these statistics, as Kuwait City offers an intriguing mix of past and present expressed through an eclectic list of museums, art galleries, luxury shopping malls, and traditional souqs (souks). .
Phoenix, United States (50ºC)
The capital of the state of Arizona, which receives sunshine for 300 days a year, averages maximum temperatures of at least 40 ° C for 107 days each year, while the city’s all-time high has reached 50 ° C in more of an occasion . In addition to its good weather, the city has many tourist attractions such as the Native American artwork in the Heard Museum and the impressive flora in the Desert Botanical Garden.
Mecca, Saudi Arabia (49.8ºC)
Famous for being the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad, Mecca is the holiest city in Islam and also a scorching destination: with only 22 days of rain per year, its average annual temperature is 38ºC . The highest temperature recorded in the city is 49.8ºC, but even in winter, average temperatures are around 25ºC . The city is home to the largest mosque in the world, Masjid al-Haram, and the Kaaba, considered the House of Allah.
Timbuktu, Mali (49ºC)
Located south of the Sahara desert, the African city of Timbuktu is another of the hottest cities in the world, with a hot and dry climate that offers record temperatures of 49ºC. During the months of April, May and June, the average maximum temperatures exceed 40ºC practically daily . With a history dating back to the 12th century and a rich heritage of Islamic scholarship, there are still fascinating places to explore within its ocher-colored walls.
Marrakech, Morocco (49ºC)
Marrackech holds a record temperature of 49ºC and in the hottest months of the city (July and August) temperatures exceed 36º on average . There are many ways to experience the city of Marrackech: from exploring the chaotic souks of the Medina to relaxing in one of the famous hammam spas.
Écija, Spain (48ºC)
Popularly known as “the pan of Andalusia” , this town in the province of Seville has earned a place among the hottest cities in the world in its own right. Its average annual temperature is 26ºC, and it has the highest temperature ever recorded in Spain (48ºC) . It has more than 3,000 hours of sunshine a year, although in winter it does have cold days, but in summer it is normal to exceed 40ºC on numerous occasions in the months of July and August.
Bangkok, Thailand (40ºC)
Bangkok can be considered the hottest city on the planet because it is constantly hot throughout the year: on average, the temperature is 29ºC, and the highest recorded temperatures reach 40ºC . Despite the heat, there are many reasons to visit Thailand’s capital, from iconic landmarks like the Grand Palace and Wat Pho (the Temple of the Reclining Buddha), to bustling street markets.
