Best Time to Visit Omdurman, Khartoum, Sudan
Omdurman is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Omdurman for sunny, dry weather is September–July — 11 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 22.8°C / 73°F in January to 34.7°C / 94.5°F in May, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (January) to 49 mm / 1.9 in (August). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Omdurman, Khartoum, Sudan's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Omdurman'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 | 22.8°C73°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 24.5°C76.1°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| March | 28.1°C82.6°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 32°C89.6°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 34.7°C94.5°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| June | 34.4°C93.9°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| July | 32.1°C89.8°F | 32 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 32.2°C90°F | 20 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Hot |
| October | 32.4°C90.3°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 28.1°C82.6°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 24.1°C75.4°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Omdurman?
The best time to visit Omdurman for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is May averaging 34.7°C / 94.5°F, and the driest is January with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Omdurman's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Omdurman?
The rainy season at Omdurman, Khartoum runs through June–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 2 mm / 0.1 in. The wettest single month is August (49 mm / 1.9 in).
What is the driest month in Omdurman?
The driest month in Omdurman is January, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 22.8°C / 73°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Omdurman?
The least comfortable months for travel to Omdurman — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, July, August, September, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 49 mm / 1.9 in in August, and the coldest month averages 22.8°C / 73°F.
Is Omdurman climate different from Sudan overall?
Yes, usually. Our Omdurman 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 Omdurman specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.