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October · climate normalsVery hot days and a month score of 55/100

Khartoum in October

Fair · 55/100
High / low38° / 26°daily averages
Precipitation5 mm1 wet days
Cloud cover11%monthly average
15.55° N, 32.53° EElevation 381 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
When to goKhartoum · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec55October
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
October: high / low38° / 26°
iWhat to expect

The weather in October

In October, Khartoum averages daytime highs of 38° and night-time lows of 26° — very hot weather by day. Expect around 5 mm of precipitation spread over about 1 wet day, with average cloud cover near 11%.

Temperatures are much the same as in September, and November is cooler again by about 3.8°.

October scores 55/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 9th 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 05:42 and sets at 17:30 local time, giving 11 h 48 min of daylight. Days shorten by 25 minutes over the month.

Why 55/100?

How the score for October is built
Comfort · 42%0%
Dry days · 33%92%
Clear skies · 25%100%

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

iiIn context

October against the year

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iiiNearby in October

Around Khartoum this month

Omdurman
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Omdurman

Khartoum · 12 km NW
38°Oct high
1wet day
56score
Omdurman
Khartoum North
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Khartoum North

Khartoum · 11 km N
38°Oct high
1wet day
55score
Khartoum North
ivTop of the table

Sudan's best in October

Where to go in October
Suakin
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1

Suakin

Red Sea
31°Oct high
2wet days
69score
Suakin
Port Sudan
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2

Port Sudan

Red Sea
33°Oct high
2wet days
63score
Port Sudan
Wadi Halfa
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3

Wadi Halfa

Northern State
35°Oct high
0wet days
60score
Wadi Halfa
Dongola
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4

Dongola

Northern State
37°Oct high
0wet days
58score
Dongola
·Questions

Khartoum in October: quick answers

Is October a good time to visit Khartoum?

October scores 55/100 for Khartoum, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 38°C with 1 wet days.

How warm is Khartoum in October?

Daytime highs average 38°C and night-time lows 26°C in October.

Does it rain a lot in Khartoum in October?

Khartoum receives about 5 mm of precipitation in October, falling on around 1 days.