If you’re wondering what the hottest country in the world is, the answer is simple: Mali. This West African nation holds the title due to its extremely high average temperatures all year round.
Which Is the Hottest Country in the World?
The hottest country in the world based on average yearly temperature is:
- 🇲🇱 Mali
- 🌡 Average Temperature: 28.8°C (83.8°F)
- 🔥 Hottest Recorded Temperature: Around 48°C (118°F)
- 🌍 Why? Mali is mostly desert, with intense sun and little rain.
Mali stays hot throughout the year, not just during the summer, which is why it’s officially ranked the hottest country in the world.
Top 10 Hottest Countries in Europe
While Europe is known for its diverse climates, some countries stand out for their consistently warm weather — especially around the Mediterranean. Here are the hottest European countries, ranked by average annual temperature:
| Rank | Country | 🌡 Avg Temp (°C) | 🔥 Max Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cyprus | 19.5°C | ~46°C |
| 2 | Malta | 19.3°C | ~43°C |
| 3 | Greece | 18.5°C | ~47°C |
| 4 | Spain | 18.0°C | ~47.6°C (2021) |
| 5 | Portugal | 17.5°C | ~47°C |
| 6 | Italy | 17.0°C | ~48.8°C (Sicily, 2021) |
| 7 | Albania | 16.5°C | ~44°C |
| 8 | Montenegro | 16.0°C | ~44°C |
| 9 | France (South) | 15.5°C | ~46°C |
| 10 | Croatia | 15.3°C | ~42°C |
Top 10 Hottest Countries in the World
Here is a list of the top 10 hottest countries in the world, based on average yearly temperature:
| Rank | Country | 🌡 Average Temp | 🔥 Max Temp |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mali | 28.8°C | ~48°C |
| 2 | Burkina Faso | 28.7°C | ~47°C |
| 3 | Senegal | 28.6°C | ~47°C |
| 4 | Tuvalu | 28.5°C | ~35°C |
| 5 | Djibouti | 28.4°C | ~46°C |
| 6 | Mauritania | 28.3°C | ~48°C |
| 7 | Bahrain | 28.2°C | ~50°C |
| 8 | Palau | 28.0°C | ~35°C |
| 9 | Qatar | 28.0°C | ~51°C |
| 10 | United Arab Emirates | 28.0°C | ~52°C |
These are the places where it’s hot almost every day of the year.
Highest Temperature Ever – Is It the Hottest Country?
The highest temperature ever recorded was:
- 56.7°C (134°F) in Death Valley, California, USA.
But that doesn’t make the USA the hottest country in the world, because it only hits those highs in a few locations, not all year round.
🌞 Why Are These Countries So Hot?
Several factors make a country one of the hottest countries in the world:
- ☀️ Near the equator — more direct sunlight all year
- 🏜 Large desert areas — sand heats up fast
- 🌧 Low rainfall — dry climates retain heat
- 🌬 Warm winds — especially in places like the Middle East
