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Climate normals · 1970–2000

Khartoum Climate

Khartoum is a city in Sudan (29) with a population of about 1,974,647. Its average annual temperature is 29.7°C (85°F), with roughly 123 mm of rain per year.

29.7°C

Avg Temp

123

Precip (mm/yr)

May

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month


Khartoum Climate

Khartoum has an average annual temperature of 29.7°C (85°F) and receives about 123 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

29.7°C

Avg Temp

123

Precip (mm/yr)

May

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Khartoum — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January23° / 73°0 mm
February25° / 76°0 mm
March28° / 83°0 mm
April32° / 89°0 mm
May35° / 94°2 mm
June34° / 94°5 mm
July32° / 90°35 mm
August31° / 88°53 mm
September32° / 90°23 mm
October32° / 90°5 mm
November28° / 83°0 mm
December24° / 75°0 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit Khartoum

The most comfortable months to visit Khartoum are typically January, December and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is May (around 42°C high). The coldest is January (near 15°C low). August is usually the wettest month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The most comfortable months to visit Khartoum are typically January, December and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).

Khartoum, Sudan has an average annual temperature of 29.7°C and about 123 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January.

In May, the hottest month, daily highs in Khartoum average about 42°C (108°F).

Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.