When is the best time to visit Khartoum?
In general the best time to visit Khartoum is probably December, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are April, May, June, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is April, May, June. Average maximum temperatures are up to +41°C in May and it has 21 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is July, August, September with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Khartoum in different months
This is the average weather in Khartoum for each month based on historic data:
In December the weather is great. There are an average of 26 sunny days in December and the temperature ranges from +18°C to +31°C.
January, February, March, April, May, August, October, November usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +41°C during May.
In June, July, September the weather is average. Expect around 23 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 19 mm in July.
Climate in Khartoum
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Khartoum for each month:
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Khartoum during the whole year:
The hottest month in Khartoum is May with average maximum temperature going up to +41°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +16°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Khartoum looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Khartoum is August with average humidity going up to 52%. The least humid month is April with an average humidity of 14%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Khartoum during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is November with approximately 26 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 0 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is August with approximately 12 rainy days and 23 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Khartoum:
What is the hottest month in Khartoum?
The hottest month in Khartoum is May with average maximum temperature of +41°C.
What is the coldest month in Khartoum?
The coldest month in Khartoum is January with minimum temperatures of +16°C.
Is Khartoum worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Khartoum in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is May with +41°C and 21 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Khartoum?
if you're looking to visit Khartoum when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for August, July, September. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 0 mm of rain.
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.