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Khartoum, Sudan

Al ‘Elafon

Al ‘Elafon is a locality in Khartoum, Sudan, 384 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now38°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time17:04
15.43° N, 32.72° EElevation 384 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Al ‘Elafonweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec54October
October: high / low38° / 26°
Rain this month6mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec

Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Al ‘Elafon at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month41°C

Average high in May

Coolest month16°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthAugust

54 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

0 mm of rain

Weather in Al ‘Elafon

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
38°C

Sunny · wind 12 km/h · humidity 15%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct40°28°
Fri23 Oct39°27°
Sat24 Oct39°27°
Sun25 Oct40°26°
Mon26 Oct40°26°
Tue27 Oct40°26°
Wed28 Oct39°28°
Thu29 Oct40°28°
Fri30 Oct40°30°
Sat31 Oct39°30°

When to go to Al ‘Elafon

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score807158585653272533545974
High30°32°36°39°41°40°37°37°38°38°35°31°
Low16°17°20°24°27°28°27°26°27°26°21°17°
Rain (mm)000156325424600
Wet days000012131911200

What's on in Al ‘Elafon

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Sudan seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Al ‘Elafon

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Al ‘Elafon

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Al ‘Elafon?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Al ‘Elafon.
What is the hottest month in Al ‘Elafon?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 41°C and lows of 27°C.
What is the coldest month in Al ‘Elafon?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Al ‘Elafon?
August is the wettest month with about 54 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.