The Mahdi's tomb
The Mahdi's tomb is a building and tomb located in Omdurman. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Sudan.
Planning a visit
The most comfortable time to visit is during the cooler months of December and January, when daily highs are around 29 °C to 30 °C and lows reach 15 °C to 16 °C. Temperatures increase significantly from March through June, often reaching 40 °C, and the rainy season occurs between July and September, with August seeing the most precipitation at 43 mm over about 16 days. The site is located in Omdurman, 6 km from the capital city of Khartoum. The nearest airport is Khartoum International Airport, located 9 km away. You can combine a visit to the tomb with the National Museum of Sudan, which is 4.4 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is May, 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 | 31 | 35 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 38 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 34 | 30 |
| Average low, °C | 15 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 16 |
| Rainfall, mm | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 26 | 43 | 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 this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
