Jebel Barkal جبل البركل
Merowe, Sudan UNESCO World Heritage Site
Jebel Barkal is a mountain and archaeological site located in Northern State, Sudan, near the city of Merowe. It is part of the Gebel Barkal and the Sites of the Napatan Region, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that includes Nubian pyramids.
Planning a visit
The cooler months of December and January are the most suitable times for a visit, with daily highs around 26 °C to 27 °C and lows of 12 °C to 13 °C. Temperatures increase significantly from April through September, frequently reaching 40 °C or higher. Rainfall is negligible throughout the year.
The nearest airport is Dongola Airport, located 162 km away, while Khartoum International Airport is 337 km from the site. Jebel Barkal sits 335 km from Khartoum. You can combine a trip here with visits to the nearby sites of Nuri, 10 km away, and El-Kurru, 15.4 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 41 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 26 | 28 | 32 | 37 | 40 | 41 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 38 | 31 | 27 |
| Average low, °C | 12 | 13 | 17 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 18 | 13 |
| Rainfall, mm | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
