AI-generatedKhartoum at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Jan
- Warmest month
- May · 41°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,300 h
- Rain a year
- 62 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Elevation
- 381 m
Climate in Khartoum
Khartoum has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. May is the warmest month with average highs of 41 °C, while January is the coolest at 30 °C. With around 3,300 hours of sunshine a year, Khartoum is very sunny; November is the sunniest month with 10.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: December – January
Keep in mindPeak heat
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 32°
- Midday, 13:00: about 38°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 37°
- Evening, 20:00: about 31°
- Night, 23:00: about 29°
05:4117:30
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 05:28–06:10 · evening 17:01–17:43
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:20–05:28 · evening 17:43–17:51
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.
What is the weather like in Khartoum in October?
In October, Khartoum is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Khartoum.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 49 min05:41 – 17:30
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 2 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 23 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 31 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Africa/Khartoum
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
Sunshine hours in Khartoum
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 9.5 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Khartoum, 81 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 6 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Khartoum
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 15 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 it, 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.
Rain in Khartoum: 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, Khartoum has about one rainy day with 4 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Khartoum
How breezy and how cloudy Khartoum 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 Khartoum typically peaks at 20 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 23 % of the sky over Khartoum: mostly sunny, with about 9.5 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 and humidity in Khartoum
How often the day gets hot in Khartoum (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, Khartoum has about 31 hot days, 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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Khartoum
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 (10+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 26°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 2 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (15°), the warmest in June (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 54 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 | 81 | 30° | 15° | 9.8 h | 0 | 0 |
| FebruaryFeb | 64 | 33° | 17° | 9.7 h | 0 | 0 |
| MarchMar | 50 | 36° | 20° | 9.7 h | 0 | 0 |
| AprilApr | 50 | 40° | 24° | 9.8 h | 0 | 0 |
| MayMay | 50 | 41° | 27° | 8.9 h | 1 | 3 |
| JuneJun | 47 | 41° | 27° | 8.2 h | 1 | 3 |
| JulyJul | 44 | 38° | 27° | 7.3 h | 4 | 18 |
| AugustAug | 40 | 37° | 26° | 7.4 h | 6 | 26 |
| SeptemberSep | 48 | 39° | 27° | 8.3 h | 2 | 8 |
| OctoberOct | 50 | 39° | 26° | 9.5 h | 1 | 4 |
| NovemberNov | 51 | 35° | 21° | 10.0 h | 0 | 0 |
| DecemberDec | 73 | 31° | 17° | 9.9 h | 0 | 0 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
15.55° N, 32.53° E · 381 m · Africa/Khartoum
Best time to visit Khartoum
The best time to visit Khartoum is from December to January. From March to November it can get very hot, with highs of up to 41 °C. Rain is a rarity all year: only 62 mm fall in an average year.
Khartoum through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Khartoum in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 36–41 °C by day
- 10 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy days in all
Khartoum in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 37–41 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days in all
Khartoum in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 35–39 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Khartoum in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 30–33 °C by day
- 10 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
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Your best months: December – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Khartoum
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January has the better holiday weather in Khartoum: score 81 against 50. In January, days are 9 °C cooler than in October. January has one rainy day fewer.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 50 | 81better |
| Day high | 39° | 30° |
| Night low | 26° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 9.5 h | 9.8 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 4 mm | 0 mm |
| Muggy days | 2 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
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
Mar – Nov
Highs of 33 °C or more
Khartoum month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
81January30° · 10 h
In January, Khartoum is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Khartoum.
Khartoum in January64February33° · 10 h
In February, Khartoum is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Khartoum.
Khartoum in February50March36° · 10 h
In March, Khartoum is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 10 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, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Khartoum.
Khartoum in March50April40° · 10 h
In April, Khartoum is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. With around 10 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, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Khartoum.
Khartoum in April50May41° · 9 h
In May, Khartoum is very hot: daytime highs average 41 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Khartoum.
Khartoum in May47June41° · 8 h
In June, Khartoum is very hot: daytime highs average 41 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Khartoum.
Khartoum in June44July38° · 7 h
In July, Khartoum is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 18 mm in total. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Khartoum.
Khartoum in July40August37° · 7 h
In August, Khartoum is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 26 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Khartoum.
Khartoum in August48September39° · 8 h
In September, Khartoum is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 8 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Khartoum.
Khartoum in September50October39° · 10 h
In October, Khartoum is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Khartoum.
Khartoum in October51November35° · 10 h
In November, Khartoum is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 10 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, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Khartoum.
Khartoum in November73December31° · 10 h
In December, Khartoum is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Khartoum.
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Khartoum vs. Axum
In October Axum has the better holiday weather (score 93 vs. 50). During the day Axum is 14 °C cooler than Khartoum. Axum gets 3 fewer hours of sunshine a day.
| in October | Khartoum | Axum |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 50 | 93 |
| Daytime high | 39° | 25° |
| Sunshine | 10 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 2 |
| Best time | Dec – Jan | Oct – Jan |
Through the year
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Khartoum 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.
Khartoum has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 77) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 41).
- 50
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 39 °C by day
- 9.8 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 49
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 41 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 41
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 37 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 50
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 39 °C by day
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 77
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
GoodBest holidays
- 31 °C by day
- 9.9 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 6 h 30 min
- Distance
- 4,950 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.
Frequently asked questions about Khartoum
When is the best time to visit Khartoum?
The best time to visit Khartoum is from December to January. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Khartoum?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 41 °C and nights around 27 °C. January is the coolest month at 30 °C.
When does it rain most in Khartoum?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 62 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Khartoum get?
Khartoum gets around 3,300 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is November with 10.0 hours a day; in July there are 7.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Khartoum in?
Khartoum uses the time zone Africa/Khartoum, at UTC+2 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Khartoum?
A nonstop flight from London to Khartoum takes about 6 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 4,950 km.
Which school holidays are best for Khartoum?
Khartoum has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 77) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 41). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 50, May half-term 49, Summer holidays 41, October half-term 50, Christmas holidays 77.
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