Best Time to Visit Al-Fashir, North Darfur, Sudan
Al-Fashir is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Al-Fashir for sunny, dry weather is October–June — 9 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through October–April; the wetter half falls in May–September. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 19.5°C / 67.1°F in January to 30.7°C / 87.3°F in June, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (January) to 102 mm / 4 in (August). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Al-Fashir, North Darfur, Sudan's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Al-Fashir's climate is broadly Mediterranean-style. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.5°C67.1°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 21.5°C70.7°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| March | 25.3°C77.5°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| April | 28.3°C82.9°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 30.3°C86.5°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| June | 30.7°C87.3°F | 12 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Hot |
| October | 27.6°C81.7°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 23.3°C73.9°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| December | 19.9°C67.8°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Al-Fashir?
The best time to visit Al-Fashir for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is June averaging 30.7°C / 87.3°F, and the driest is January with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Al-Fashir's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Al-Fashir?
The rainy season at Al-Fashir, North Darfur runs through May–September, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 5 mm / 0.2 in. The wettest single month is August (102 mm / 4 in).
What is the driest month in Al-Fashir?
The driest month in Al-Fashir is January, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 19.5°C / 67.1°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Al-Fashir?
The least comfortable months for travel to Al-Fashir — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, July, August, September, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 102 mm / 4 in in August, and the coldest month averages 19.5°C / 67.1°F.
Is Al-Fashir climate different from Sudan overall?
Yes, usually. Our Al-Fashir figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Sudan figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Al-Fashir specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.