Kerma
Kerma, Sudan
Kerma is an archaeological site located in Northern State, Sudan. It is listed as a Tentative World Heritage Site and ranks as the second most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia. The site preserves ancient history in the city center of Kerma Albeled.
Planning a visit
The site is open daily from 10:00 to 19:00, except on Mondays and religious holidays. The entry fee is $10 USD. Temperatures vary significantly through the year, with daily highs reaching 41 °C in June, July, and August, and lows dropping to 10 °C in January. Rainfall is extremely low year-round, with only about 2 mm in July and August.
The nearest airport is Dongola Airport in Dongola, located 50 km away, while Khartoum International Airport is 501 km away. The distance from the capital, Khartoum, is 498 km.
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 | 24 | 27 | 31 | 37 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 37 | 30 | 26 |
| Average low, °C | 10 | 12 | 16 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 16 | 12 |
| Rainfall, mm | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
