Khartoum weather in August
August is one of the least pleasant months in Khartoum: highs of 36°C (97°F) and about 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain on average. Nights average 25°C (77°F) and cloud cover 59% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the wettest month of the year and the 5th coolest. Compared with July, it is cooler and wetter; September brings highs of 39°C (102°F) and 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Khartoum, the largest city in Khartoum. See below for other places.
Is August a good time to visit Khartoum?
least pleasant month Weather score 58/100.
August is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Khartoum. For better conditions, consider Dec–Feb.
Does it rain a lot in Khartoum in August?
No, it is usually dry: about 58 mm (2.3 in) falls in an average August. It is the wettest month of the year.
How warm is Khartoum in August?
Days average 36°C (97°F) and nights 25°C (77°F).
Khartoum weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C (87°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 0 mm | 11% | best |
| February | 34°C (93°F) | 16°C (60°F) | 0 mm | 10% | best |
| March | 37°C (99°F) | 19°C (65°F) | 0 mm | 12% | fair |
| April | 40°C (105°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 1 mm | 16% | least pleasant |
| May | 42°C (108°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 3 mm | 26% | least pleasant |
| June | 42°C (108°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 5 mm | 34% | least pleasant |
| July | 39°C (101°F) | 26°C (80°F) | 44 mm | 50% | least pleasant |
| August | 36°C (97°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 58 mm | 59% | least pleasant |
| September | 39°C (102°F) | 25°C (78°F) | 20 mm | 45% | least pleasant |
| October | 39°C (103°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 9 mm | 22% | least pleasant |
| November | 35°C (95°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 0 mm | 7% | fair |
| December | 32°C (89°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm | 9% | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Khartoum in August
Weather can differ a lot within Khartoum: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khartoum | 36°C (97°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 58 mm | least pleasant |
| Omdurman | 36°C (97°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 58 mm | least pleasant |
| Khartoum North | 36°C (97°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 58 mm | least pleasant |