Question

Why are the places with high temperature found at the equator ?

Answer 1

Over the course of a year, the equator is the latitude that receives
the most direct solar rays for the most amount of time.

BUT . . .

The places on Earth where the highest temperatures have been
recorded are NOT on the equator.

Answer 2

Places with high temperatures are found at the equator because the equator never is tilted away the from the sun, unlike other parts of the world.