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White Nile, Sudan

Rabak

Rabak is a city in White Nile, Sudan, 399 m above sea level. It has a population of about 135,281. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now39°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population135,281
Local time16:36
13.18° N, 32.74° EElevation 399 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Rabakweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec42October
October: high / low36° / 25°
Rain this month7mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec

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

Rabak at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month40°C

Average high in April

Coolest month18°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthAugust

110 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

0 mm of rain

How Rabak has grown

People living in the built-up area (37 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.

+224%79k in 1975 → 255k in 2025
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Weather in Rabak

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

14-day forecast
39°C

Sunny · wind 15 km/h · humidity 14%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct42°30°
Fri23 Oct42°29°
Sat24 Oct41°29°
Sun25 Oct41°29°
Mon26 Oct41°29°
Tue27 Oct41°29°
Wed28 Oct41°30°
Thu29 Oct42°30°
Fri30 Oct42°31°
Sat31 Oct40°32°

When to go to Rabak

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score685958584934252725425764
High33°35°38°40°40°37°34°33°34°36°36°34°
Low18°20°22°25°26°26°24°24°24°25°23°20°
Rain (mm)000213289811055700
Wet days0000410252618710

What's on in Rabak

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 Rabak

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Rabak

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

Earthquakes

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Rabak?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Rabak.
What is the hottest month in Rabak?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 40°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Rabak?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the rainiest month in Rabak?
August is the wettest month with about 110 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.