Best Time to Visit Nyala, South Darfur, Sudan
Nyala is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Nyala for sunny, dry weather is October–May — 8 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through November–May; the wetter half falls in June–October. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 22.5°C / 72.5°F in January to 30.9°C / 87.6°F in May, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (January) to 127 mm / 5 in (August). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Nyala, South Darfur, Sudan's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Nyala's climate is broadly hot arid. 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 | 22.5°C72.5°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 24.8°C76.6°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| March | 28.1°C82.6°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 29.8°C85.6°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 30.9°C87.6°F | 19 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Hot |
| October | 27.9°C82.2°F | 23 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 26.1°C79°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 23.4°C74.1°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Nyala?
The best time to visit Nyala for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is May averaging 30.9°C / 87.6°F, and the driest is January with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Nyala's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Nyala?
The rainy season at Nyala, South Darfur runs through June–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 19 mm / 0.7 in. The wettest single month is August (127 mm / 5 in).
What is the driest month in Nyala?
The driest month in Nyala is January, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 22.5°C / 72.5°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Nyala?
The least comfortable months for travel to Nyala — 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 127 mm / 5 in in August, and the coldest month averages 22.5°C / 72.5°F.
Is Nyala climate different from Sudan overall?
Yes, usually. Our Nyala 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 Nyala specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.