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January · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 100/100

Dongola in January

Excellent · 100/100
High / low25° / 11°daily averages
Precipitation0 mm0 wet days
Cloud cover9%monthly average
19.18° N, 30.48° EElevation 226 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
When to goDongola · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec100January
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
January: high / low25° / 11°
iWhat to expect

The weather in January

In January, Dongola averages daytime highs of 25° and night-time lows of 11° — warm weather by day. Expect around 0 mm of precipitation, with hardly any wet days, with average cloud cover near 9%.

Days are 1.4° cooler than in December on average, and February is warmer again by about 2.5°.

January scores 100/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 1st of the twelve months for Dongola.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:35 and sets at 17:41 local time, giving 11 h 06 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 17 minutes over the month.

Why 100/100?

How the score for January is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%100%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

January against the year

Full climate guide
iiiTop of the table

Sudan's best in January

Where to go in January
Wadi Halfa
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Wadi Halfa

Northern State
22°Jan high
0wet days
100score
Wadi Halfa
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Mellit

Northern Darfur
26°Jan high
0wet days
95score
Mellit
Port Sudan
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Port Sudan

Red Sea
25°Jan high
3wet days
92score
Port Sudan
Suakin
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Suakin

Red Sea
24°Jan high
2wet days
91score
Suakin
·Questions

Dongola in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Dongola?

January scores 100/100 for Dongola, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 25°C with 0 wet days.

How warm is Dongola in January?

Daytime highs average 25°C and night-time lows 11°C in January.

Does it rain a lot in Dongola in January?

Dongola receives about 0 mm of precipitation in January, falling on around 0 days.