Old Dongola
Dongola, Sudan
Old Dongola is an archaeological site and former human settlement in Sudan. It is recognized as a Tentative World Heritage Site and is the 4th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia. It remains a significant location for those interested in the history of human settlements in the region.
Planning a visit
The climate in Old Dongola is consistently hot throughout the year. During the summer months from May through September, daily high temperatures reach between 37 °C and 41 °C. Rain is rare, with only minimal precipitation occurring in July and August. Travelers may prefer visiting during the winter months of December, January, and February, when daily highs are cooler, ranging from 25 °C to 28 °C, and daily lows drop to between 11 °C and 13 °C. Rainfall is zero during these months.
Old Dongola is located 348 km from the capital, Khartoum. The nearest airport is Dongola Airport, which is 109 km away from the site. Visitors should plan their transport accordingly to cover this distance from the nearest hub.
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 | 25 | 28 | 32 | 38 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 37 | 31 | 27 |
| Average low, °C | 11 | 13 | 17 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 17 | 13 |
| Rainfall, mm | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
