Khartoum
Capital of Sudan
Khartoum is the capital of Sudan and has a population of 5,345,000. Visitors come to see cultural and historical landmarks such as the National Museum of Sudan and The Mahdi's tomb.
What to see
The city features notable cultural and historical sites. You can visit the National Museum of Sudan and explore The Mahdi's tomb.
When to go
Daily highs reach 40 °C in May and June, with lows around 27 °C. January and December are cooler, with daily highs of 29 °C to 30 °C and lows of 15 °C to 16 °C. Rain is minimal between November and April, with 0 mm of rain, while August sees the most rain, averaging 44 mm over about 16 days.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Khartoum International Airport, located 3 km from the city.
Top sights in Khartoum
Weather by month
The warmest month is May, 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 | 29 | 31 | 35 | 39 | 41 | 40 | 38 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 34 | 31 |
| Average low, °C | 15 | 16 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 16 |
| Rainfall, mm | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 26 | 44 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Khartoum (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.