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Weather & Climate in Khartoum, Sudan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Khartoum has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 85°F (30°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 328 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 4.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,250 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
90°F Jul (32°C)
| Annual Average | 85.4°F |
| 58% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 90°F (32°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,250 ft (381 m) |
| Area | 11,583.1 sq mi (30,000.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 170/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.5518°N, 32.5324°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Khartoum |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Aug 1, 1993 | 89 km WSW of Omdurman, Sudan | M5.5 | 92 km | 13 km |
| Aug 1, 1993 | 72 km W of Omdurman, Sudan | M4.8 | 80 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 90°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 94°F (35°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 94°F (34°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 1.3 in | |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 90°F (32°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 90°F (32°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in |
Khartoum has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 73°F in January to 94°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 4.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.1") and January the driest (0.0").