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Khartoum in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Khartoum in August and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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August

Weather in Khartoum in August 2025

Good Weather
Hot
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Rainy
Weather for Khartoum in August is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +37°C during the day, and approximately 6 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 12 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in August around 23 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • August is usually the wettest month of the year in Khartoum;

Average weather

☀️
+37°C
Avg. max. temperature
+21°C
Min.
+44°C
Max.
23 mm
Total precipitation
52%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Khartoum has good weather in August.

Average temperature in Khartoum in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Khartoum for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in August is +39°C with a maximum of +44°C and a minimum of +26°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 6% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +36°C to +35°C.

Is Khartoum warm or cold in August?

Khartoum is typically hot in August.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +38°C to +37°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +27°C to +26°C.

Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.

Take a look at how August is compared to other months in Khartoum:

Climate in Khartoum in August

Khartoum weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+38°C+37°C+38°C
Min. temperature
+22°C+21°C+22°C
Max. temperature
+43°C+44°C+43°C
Rainfall
19 mm23 mm13 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
45%52%44%
Air pressure
1007 HPa1008 HPa1007 HPa
Sunny days
7610
Cloudy days
111110
Rainy days
11128
Snowy days
000

August often has better weather than July. It’s getting colder in August. From +38°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +37°C. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 19 mm to 23 mm. Humidity rises from 45% to 52%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 4 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 7 sunny days in July to 6 in August.

Next month (September) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

Wind speed in Khartoum in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Khartoum is gradually decreasing during August, going from 6 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Khartoum based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in August is about 6 mm, with a 6% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 2 mm, which is considered light rain. Khartoum is amazing in August with as little as 2 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
August is one of the rainiest months in Khartoum, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Khartoum wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 39% chance of precipitation and 23 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Khartoum?

This is the weather in Khartoum in August 2023:
1 August
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+36°C
2 August
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+37°C
3 August
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+37°C
4 August
☀️
+37°C
5 August
☁️
+37°C
6 August
☁️
+36°C
7 August
☀️
+38°C
8 August
☀️
+38°C
9 August
☁️
+38°C
10 August
☁️
+39°C
11 August
☁️
+39°C
12 August
☀️
+41°C
13 August
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+41°C
14 August
☁️
+40°C
15 August
☀️
+41°C
16 August
☁️
+39°C
17 August
☀️
+40°C
18 August
☀️
+40°C
19 August
☁️
+40°C
20 August
☁️
+42°C
21 August
☁️
+39°C
22 August
☁️
+39°C
23 August
☁️
+39°C
24 August
☀️
+41°C
25 August
☀️
+44°C
26 August
☁️
+42°C
27 August
☁️
+39°C
28 August
☀️
+41°C
29 August
☁️
+42°C
30 August
☁️
+40°C
31 August
☁️
+35°C
In August 2023 Khartoum had 10 sunny days, 21 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +39°C, with an absolute maximum of +44°C and a minimum of +35°C. The average humidity was 41%, with a maximum of 80% and a minimum of 18%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Khartoum climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Khartoum in August has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+35°C) and the highest in 2023 (+37°C). The driest year was 1990 with only 12 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 218 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Khartoum in August:

Is August a good time to visit Khartoum?

August is a really good time to go to Khartoum. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Khartoum.

Can you sunbathe in Khartoum in August?

Absolutely, August is hot in Khartoum. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.

Is Khartoum rainy in August?

Khartoum is usually dry in August. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Khartoum in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Khartoum in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Khartoum

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Khartoum, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.