Sudan weather in January
Thinking about venturing to Sudan this January 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 January?
Sudan has a wide variety of climate types. During January, you can expect temperatures that range from warm to very warm and almost no precipitation.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Wadi Halfa at 24°C to very warm in Juba at 37°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Juba and 11°C in Wadi Halfa. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Damazine with an average of 0 mm to almost no rainfall in Juba with 4.6 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Damazine, marking it as the year's driest month. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 304 hours of sunshine in Damazine. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
For a closer look at January's conditions in Sudan, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Sudan's yearly weather, check out our Sudan climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Sudan?
Damazine
In January Damazine generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Geneina
In January Geneina generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Juba
In January Juba generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Malakal
In January Malakal generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Wadi Halfa
In January Wadi Halfa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Sudan.
Is January the best time to visit Sudan?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Sudan due to the typically unpleasant weather in Damazine.
On average, the best time to visit Sudan is in August and September with generally tolerable weather in Damazine. On the other hand, the months of May and June tend to have poor weather conditions.
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