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Khartoum, Sudan

Al Katib

Al Katib is a locality in Khartoum, Sudan, 391 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 time18:06
15.28° N, 32.67° EElevation 391 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Al Katibweather 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 Katib 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

59 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

0 mm of rain

Weather in Al Katib

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

14-day forecast
38°C

Clear · wind 12 km/h · humidity 14%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct41°29°
Fri23 Oct40°27°
Sat24 Oct40°27°
Sun25 Oct40°26°
Mon26 Oct40°27°
Tue27 Oct40°27°
Wed28 Oct40°28°
Thu29 Oct41°28°
Fri30 Oct40°30°
Sat31 Oct39°30°

When to go to Al Katib

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score797058585653272533545873
High30°32°36°40°41°40°37°37°38°38°35°31°
Low16°17°21°24°27°28°26°26°27°26°22°18°
Rain (mm)000168355924600
Wet days000012131911200

What's on in Al Katib

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 Katib

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Al Katib

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

Earthquakes

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Al Katib?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Al Katib.
What is the hottest month in Al Katib?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 41°C and lows of 27°C.
What is the coldest month in Al Katib?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Al Katib?
August is the wettest month with about 59 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.