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August · climate normalsVery hot days and a month score of 33/100

Khartoum in August

Poor · 33/100
High / low37° / 26°daily averages
Precipitation46 mm11 wet days
Cloud cover28%monthly average
15.55° N, 32.53° EElevation 381 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
When to goKhartoum · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec33August
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
August: high / low37° / 26°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Khartoum averages daytime highs of 37° and night-time lows of 26° — very hot weather by day. Expect around 46 mm of precipitation spread over about 11 wet days, with average cloud cover near 28%.

Temperatures are much the same as in July, and September brings little change.

August scores 33/100 — poor conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 12th of the twelve months for Khartoum. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and December instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:36 and sets at 18:15 local time, giving 12 h 39 min of daylight. Days shorten by 22 minutes over the month.

Why 33/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%0%
Dry days · 33%23%
Clear skies · 25%100%

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

iiIn context

August against the year

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iiiNearby in August

Around Khartoum this month

Omdurman
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Omdurman

Khartoum · 12 km NW
37°Aug high
16wet days
25score
Omdurman
Khartoum North
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Khartoum North

Khartoum · 11 km N
37°Aug high
11wet days
33score
Khartoum North
ivTop of the table

Sudan's best in August

Where to go in August
Wadi Halfa
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Wadi Halfa

Northern State
40°Aug high
0wet days
58score
Wadi Halfa
Dongola
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2

Dongola

Northern State
41°Aug high
2wet days
53score
Dongola
Port Sudan
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3

Port Sudan

Red Sea
39°Aug high
3wet days
52score
Port Sudan
Suakin
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4

Suakin

Red Sea
37°Aug high
3wet days
50score
Suakin
·Questions

Khartoum in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Khartoum?

August scores 33/100 for Khartoum, which we rate as poor. Average highs are 37°C with 11 wet days.

How warm is Khartoum in August?

Daytime highs average 37°C and night-time lows 26°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Khartoum in August?

Khartoum receives about 46 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 11 days.