Musawwarat es-Sufra
Sudan UNESCO World Heritage Site
Musawwarat es-Sufra is an archaeological site in Sudan. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Archaeological Sites of the Island of Meroe and is one of the 10 most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between November and April, when the weather is cooler with daily highs between 28 °C and 34 °C and no rain. From May to October, temperatures reach highs of 38 °C to 40 °C, and the wettest month is August with about 35 mm of rain.
The site is about 124 km from the capital, Khartoum. The nearest airport is Khartoum International Airport, which is 123 km away. Visitors can also combine a trip to Musawwarat es-Sufra with a visit to Naqa, located about 17 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 40 °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 | 30 | 34 | 38 | 40 | 40 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 38 | 34 | 30 |
| Average low, °C | 14 | 15 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 16 |
| Rainfall, mm | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 35 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
