Monthly climate guide

Khartoum weather in January

January in Khartoum is typically hot, with average daytime highs around 31°C (88°F) and night-time lows near 14°C (56°F). The month usually brings about 0 mm of rain (very dry) and is mostly sunny. Daytime highs are about the same as December and 3°C cooler than February.

What stands out in January

Sun, warmth (about 31°C) and dry days make January a good pick for the beach.
It's one of the drier stretches of the year in Khartoum.
Just 170 km apart, but Khartoum runs about 3°C cooler than Wad Madani this month.
Afternoons and nights feel like different seasons, roughly 17°C apart.

January is typically Khartoum's coolest month.It's usually the driest month of the year.

Avg high

31°C

88°F

Avg low

14°C

56°F

Rainfall

0 mm

very dry

Humidity

26%

relative

Sky

11%

cloud · mostly sunny

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Average monthly climate in Khartoum
Month	Avg high	Avg low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover
January	31°C / 88°F	14°C / 56°F	0 mm	26%	11%
February	34°C / 94°F	16°C / 61°F	0 mm	21%	9%
March	37°C / 99°F	19°C / 66°F	0 mm	15%	13%
April	40°C / 104°F	22°C / 72°F	0 mm	13%	16%
May	42°C / 108°F	26°C / 79°F	3 mm	19%	29%
June	42°C / 107°F	28°C / 82°F	5 mm	26%	36%
July	39°C / 101°F	27°C / 80°F	54 mm	42%	50%
August	35°C / 96°F	25°C / 76°F	70 mm	58%	60%
September	38°C / 101°F	25°C / 77°F	20 mm	48%	44%
October	39°C / 102°F	25°C / 76°F	12 mm	32%	22%
November	35°C / 95°F	19°C / 65°F	0 mm	24%	7%
December	32°C / 90°F	15°C / 60°F	0 mm	29%	9%

What to pack for January

Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
A refillable water bottle
An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
Sunglasses

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Is January a good time to visit Khartoum?

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Other Sudan cities in January

Wad Madani

34° / 17°C · 0 mm

Al Qadarif

29° / 20°C · 0 mm

El-Obeid

30° / 13°C · 0 mm

Kassala

34° / 17°C · 0 mm

Port Sudan

26° / 23°C · 10 mm

Nyala

32° / 14°C · 0 mm

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Khartoum in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Khartoum?

Yes. January is one of the best months for Khartoum, with highs around 31°C and about 0 mm of rain.

How warm is Khartoum in January?

Average highs are about 31°C (88°F) and average lows about 14°C (56°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Khartoum in January?

Khartoum typically gets around 0 mm of rain in January — very dry. It's usually the driest month of the year.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Khartoum (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.