Sudan weather in August
Thinking about venturing to Sudan this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Sudan in August?
Sudan offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In August, one might encounter very warm temperatures, and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.
The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 31°C in Geneina to 42°C in Wadi Halfa. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 28°C in Wadi Halfa and 21°C in Geneina. On average, August is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Damazine.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Wadi Halfa with an average of 0.4 mm to heavy rainfall in Geneina with 234 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Damazine receives the most rainfall during this month of the year. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 183 hours of sunlight expected in Damazine. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
For a closer look at August's conditions in Sudan, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Sudan's yearly weather, check out our Sudan climate page.
Where to go in Sudan in August
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Sudan?
Damazine
In August Damazine generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Geneina
In August Geneina generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Juba
In August Juba generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Malakal
In August Malakal generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Wadi Halfa
In August Wadi Halfa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 42°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Sudan?
We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Sudan with overall tolerable weather in Damazine. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in August and September offering mostly tolerable weather in Damazine. On the other hand, the months of May and June tend to have poor weather conditions.
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