AI-generatedKassala at a glance
- Best time
- Jan
- Warmest month
- May · 42°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,450 h
- Rain a year
- 160 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Elevation
- 507 m
Climate in Kassala
Kassala has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. May is the warmest month with average highs of 42 °C, while January is the coolest at 34 °C. With around 3,450 hours of sunshine a year, Kassala is very sunny; February is the sunniest month with 10.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Kassala
The best time to visit Kassala is in January. All year round it can get very hot, with highs of up to 42 °C. The wettest month is August with 72 mm of precipitation.
Kassala through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Kassala in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 39–42 °C by day
- 9.8 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Kassala in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 35–40 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Kassala in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 37–39 °C by day
- 9.7 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days in all
Kassala in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 34–36 °C by day
- 10.1 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
All year
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Aug
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: January – March
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: January
Keep in mindPeak heat
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 32°
- Midday, 13:00: about 39°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 37°
- Evening, 20:00: about 31°
- Night, 23:00: about 28°
05:2617:14
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:12–05:54 · evening 16:46–17:28
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:04–05:12 · evening 17:28–17:36
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Kassala compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 38° from start to end. The days get 0.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 38° | 38° |
| Night-time low | 25° | 24° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.6 h |
What is the weather like in Kassala in October?
In October, Kassala is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. With around 9.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Kassala.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 49 min05:26 – 17:14
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 3 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 24 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 31 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Compare two months in Kassala
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Kassala: score 56 against 50. In January, days are 5 °C cooler than in October. January has one rainy day fewer.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 50 | 56better |
| Daytime high | 39° | 34° |
| Night-time low | 25° | 18° |
| Sunshine | 9.8 h | 10.0 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 4 mm | 0 mm |
| Muggy days | 3 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Kassala month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
56January34° · 10.0 h
In January, Kassala is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 10.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Kassala – and yet one of the best months here.
Kassala in January50February36° · 10.1 h
In February, Kassala is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 10.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Kassala.
Kassala in February50March39° · 9.9 h
In March, Kassala is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 9.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Kassala.
Kassala in March50April41° · 9.9 h
In April, Kassala is very hot: daytime highs average 41 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. With around 9.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Kassala.
Kassala in April50May42° · 9.6 h
In May, Kassala is very hot: daytime highs average 42 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Kassala.
Kassala in May50June40° · 9.2 h
In June, Kassala is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 9 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Kassala.
Kassala in June33July37° · 7.8 h
In July, Kassala is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 50 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kassala.
Kassala in July28August35° · 7.7 h
In August, Kassala is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 72 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kassala.
Kassala in August48September37° · 9.2 h
In September, Kassala is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 19 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Kassala.
Kassala in September50October39° · 9.8 h
In October, Kassala is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. With around 9.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Kassala.
Kassala in October50November38° · 10.1 h
In November, Kassala is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. With around 10.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Kassala.
Kassala in November50December35° · 10.1 h
In December, Kassala is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 10.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Kassala.
Kassala in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Kassala
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 25°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 3 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (18°), the warmest in May (27°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from March to November; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from December to February. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 77 days a year, mostly from July to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 56 | 34° | 18° | 10.0 h | 0 | 0 |
| FebruaryFeb | 50 | 36° | 19° | 10.1 h | 0 | 0 |
| MarchMar | 50 | 39° | 21° | 9.9 h | 0 | 0 |
| AprilApr | 50 | 41° | 25° | 9.9 h | 0 | 1 |
| MayMay | 50 | 42° | 27° | 9.6 h | 1 | 5 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 40° | 27° | 9.2 h | 2 | 9 |
| JulyJul | 33 | 37° | 24° | 7.8 h | 10 | 50 |
| AugustAug | 28 | 35° | 24° | 7.7 h | 13 | 72 |
| SeptemberSep | 48 | 37° | 25° | 9.2 h | 5 | 19 |
| OctoberOct | 50 | 39° | 25° | 9.8 h | 1 | 4 |
| NovemberNov | 50 | 38° | 23° | 10.1 h | 0 | 1 |
| DecemberDec | 50 | 35° | 19° | 10.1 h | 0 | 0 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
15.45° N, 36.40° E · 507 m · Africa/Khartoum
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Kassala
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 9.8 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Kassala, 83 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 2 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Kassala: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Kassala has about one rainy day with 4 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Kassala
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 11 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in August (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 30 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Kassala
How breezy and how cloudy Kassala is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Kassala typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 24 % of the sky over Kassala: mostly sunny, with about 9.8 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Kassala
How often the day gets hot in Kassala (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, it is hot in Kassala every day, with an average daytime high of 39 °C: often hot. Avoid the midday sun, look for shade and drink plenty.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Kassala
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Kassala in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Kassala has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 53) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 30).
- 50
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 40 °C by day
- 9.9 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 50
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 42 °C by day
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 30
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 36 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 50
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 39 °C by day
- 9.8 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 53
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
FairBest holidays
- 35 °C by day
- 10.1 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 6 h 45 min
- Distance
- 5,170 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Sudan
- Currency
- Sudanese Pound (SDG)
- Languages
- Arabic, English
- Sockets
- Type C, D · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +249
- Emergency number
- 999
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Kassala vs Keren
In October Keren has the better holiday weather (score 81 vs 50). During the day Keren is 9 °C cooler than Kassala. Keren gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Kassala | Keren |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 50 | 81 |
| Daytime high | 39° | 30° |
| Sunshine | 10 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 |
| Best time | Jan | Nov – Feb |
Through the year
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Sudan in October: the best places
In October, Kassala ranks 2 of 8 destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Kassala
When is the best time to visit Kassala?
The best time to visit Kassala is in January. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Kassala?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 42 °C and nights around 27 °C. January is the coolest month at 34 °C.
When does it rain most in Kassala?
The wettest month is August with 72 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Kassala get?
Kassala gets around 3,450 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 10.1 hours a day; in August there are 7.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Kassala in?
Kassala is on UTC+2 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Kassala?
A nonstop flight from London to Kassala takes about 6 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,170 km.
Which school holidays are best for Kassala?
Kassala has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 53) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 30). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 50, May half-term 50, summer holidays 30, October half-term 50, Christmas holidays 53.