Meroë
Sudan UNESCO World Heritage Site
Meroë is an ancient city and historical country located in River Nile, Sudan, dating from the 25th century BC. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and ranks as the most looked-up sight among the country's sights on English Wikipedia. The site covers an area of 17 square kilometers.
Planning a visit
January and December offer the coolest daily highs of 29 °C to 30 °C with low temperatures around 15 °C to 16 °C and no rain. Temperatures rise between April and June, with daily highs reaching 39 °C to 41 °C. The rainy season occurs from May to October, with August experiencing the most rain at 28 mm over about 8 days.
The nearest airport is Khartoum International Airport, located 197 km away in Khartoum. Meroë is 198 km from the capital, Khartoum.
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 | 29 | 31 | 35 | 39 | 41 | 41 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 38 | 34 | 30 |
| Average low, °C | 15 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 20 | 16 |
| Rainfall, mm | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 28 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
