Port Sudan, Sudan
Red Sea · Sudan
Port Sudan is a major city in Red Sea, Sudan with a population of 579,942. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 83°F (29°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Port Sudan
Port Sudan is a major port city on the Red Sea in eastern Sudan, and the capital of Red Sea State. Port Sudan is Sudan's main seaport and the source of 90% of the country's international trade. The population of Port Sudan was estimated in the 2008 Census of Sudan to be 394,561 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 579,942 |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Coordinates | 19.6175°, 37.2164° |
| Timezone | Africa/Khartoum |
| Country | 🇸🇩 Sudan |
| State / Province | Red Sea |
| Average Temperature | 83°F (29°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 94°F (34°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 2.2 inches (57 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Port Sudan
Port Sudan is a major city in Sudan (Red Sea) with a population of 579,942. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 94°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 2.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Khartoum.
Climate in Port Sudan
Port Sudan has an average annual temperature of 29.7°C (85°F). The hottest month is Aug (37.1°C), the coldest is Jan (23.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 80 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 83.4°F |
| 54% above Sudan avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 94°F (34°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Coordinates | 19.6175°N, 37.2164°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Khartoum |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 91°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 94°F (34°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 94°F (35°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 90°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 85°F (30°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 0.3 in |
Port Sudan has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 73°F in February to 94°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 2.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (0.8") and June the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Port Sudan
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omdurman Islamic University Port Sudan Branch | University | - | , |
| Red Sea University | University | - | , |
| كلية الهندسة جامعة البحر الأحمر | College | - | , |
| كلية بورتسودان التقنية | College | - | , |
| كلية علوم البحار، جامعة البحر الأحمر | College | - | , |
Schools in Port Sudan
5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial portsudan School | - | - | - | - |
| Abdu Rahman ibn A'of School | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة العلا المتوسطة بنين | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة الشهيد محمد السيد البربري الثانوية | - | - | - | - |
| Red Sea High School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Port Sudan
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Libraries in Port Sudan
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| المكتبة الولائية العامة | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Port Sudan
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Malaja | |||||
| Al Malaja | |||||
| السوق الشعبي | |||||
| السوق الشعبي | |||||
| سوق ديم المدينة | |||||
| سوق ديم المدينة | |||||
| سوق هدل | |||||
| سوق هدل |
Hotels in Port Sudan
8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Port Sudan
8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Port Sudan
8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Port Sudan
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Port Sudan
5 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Port Sudan
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Port Sudan
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Port Sudan
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Port Sudan
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Port Sudan New International Airport | PZU | Large Airport |
| Port Sudan Air Base | - | Small Airport |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Port Sudan
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Sanganeb Marine National Park and Dungonab Bay – Mukkawar Island Marine National Park | Natural | 2016 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Port Sudan
22 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Abu Bakr Mosque | |
| Church | |
| Coptic Church | |
| Ibn Masood Mosque | |
| The Great Mosque - Portsudan | |
| مسجد | |
| مسجد الاسكان | |
| مسجد الاسكان | |
| مسجد الثورة مربع 9 | |
| مسجد الجدود | |
| مسجد الجمارك | |
| مسجد الحديقة | |
| مسجد الختمية | |
| مسجد الخلفاء الراشدين | |
| مسجد الشايقية | |
| مسجد الكيلو | |
| مسجد باوارث | |
| مسجد بشير | |
| مسجد خالد بن الوليد | |
| مسجد شهداء الأقصى |
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Shipwrecks Near Port Sudan
1 documented shipwrecks found near Port Sudan.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| SS Umbria | - | A cargo ship scuttled by her crew near Port Sudan. |
Quick Facts
Around Port Sudan
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Port Sudan
1 places within 15 km
- • Port Sudan Breach
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Port Sudan
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What is the population of Port Sudan?
Port Sudan has a population of 579,942 residents and is located in Sudan..
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Port Sudan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 94°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 2.2 inches.
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