Nuri
Sudan UNESCO World Heritage Site
Nuri is an archaeological site and village in Sudan. It is part of the Gebel Barkal and the Sites of the Napatan Region, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from May to September, with daily highs reaching about 41 °C or 42 °C. The coolest months are January and December, when highs are around 26-28 °C and lows are between 12 °C and 14 °C. Rainfall is minimal throughout the year, with only a few days of rain in July and August.
Nuri is located about 336 km from Khartoum. The nearest airport is Dongola Airport, which is 169 km away. Visitors can combine a trip to Nuri with visits to Jebel Barkal, located 10 km away, or El-Kurru, which is 23.3 km away. It is one of the 10 most looked-up sights in Sudan on this site.
Weather by month
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 42 °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 | 33 | 38 | 41 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 38 | 32 | 28 |
| Average low, °C | 12 | 13 | 17 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 18 | 14 |
| 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.
