Sudan
Sudan in August
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Sudan in August — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Sudan in August?
- Karmah an Nuzul is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 42°C (108°F) in August; Gedaref is the coolest at 27°C (80°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Sudan in August?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Suakin (31°C (88°F)), and 1 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
42°
Karmah an Nuzul
Coolest
27°
Gedaref
Driest
1 mm
Wadi Halfa
Warmest sea
31°
Suakin
August in Sudan ranges from 27°C (80°F) in Gedaref to 42°C (108°F) in Karmah an Nuzul — a spread of 15 degrees across the country. On average it is about as warm as July. Some destinations see regular rain. Best bets this month: Gedaref, Khartoum, and Nyala.
Best places in Sudan in August
78 
Gedaref
Al Qaḑārif · Sudan
27° / 18° 199 mm Aug
35
Khartoum
Khartoum · Sudan
37° / 26° 55 mm Aug
46
Nyala
Southern Darfur · Sudan
32° / 21° 125 mm Aug
43
Port Sudan
Red Sea · Sudan
40° / 29° 3 mm Aug
41
Kassala
Kassala · Sudan
35° / 23° 96 mm Aug
40
Wadi Halfa
Northern State · Sudan
41° / 26° 1 mm Aug
40
Merowe
Northern State · Sudan
42° / 28° 11 mm Aug
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40
Kuraymah
Northern State · Sudan
42° / 28° 8 mm Aug
Weather in August by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gedaref | 27° | 18° | 199 mm | — | 78 |
| Al-Ubayyid | 33° | 22° | 115 mm | — | 48 |
| Abyei | 31° | 22° | 182 mm | — | 47 |
| Nyala | 32° | 21° | 125 mm | — | 46 |
| Port Sudan | 40° | 29° | 3 mm | — | 43 |
| Sennar | 34° | 22° | 143 mm | — | 42 |
| Kassala | 35° | 23° | 96 mm | — | 41 |
| Wadi Halfa | 41° | 26° | 1 mm | — | 40 |
| Merowe | 42° | 28° | 11 mm | — | 40 |
| Kuraymah | 42° | 28° | 8 mm | — | 40 |
| Dongola | 42° | 26° | 6 mm | — | 40 |
| Karmah an Nuzul | 42° | 26° | 5 mm | — | 40 |
| Wad Madani | 35° | 23° | 108 mm | — | 39 |
| Atbara | 40° | 27° | 24 mm | — | 38 |
| Suakin | 41° | 29° | 6 mm | 31° | 37 |
| Khartoum | 37° | 26° | 55 mm | — | 35 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Sudan in August?
Average daytime highs range from 27° in Gedaref to 42° in Karmah an Nuzul.
Can you swim in Sudan in August?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Suakin at about 31°.