Khartoum weather in January
January is one of the best months to visit Khartoum: highs of 31°C (87°F) and about 0 mm (0.0 in) of rain on average. Nights average 13°C (56°F) and cloud cover 11% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 5th driest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and about as wet; February brings highs of 34°C (93°F) and 0 mm (0.0 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Khartoum, the largest city in Khartoum. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Khartoum?
best month Weather score 98/100.
Yes. January is one of the best months for weather in Khartoum.
Does it rain a lot in Khartoum in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 0 mm (0.0 in) falls in an average January. It is the 5th driest month of the year.
How warm is Khartoum in January?
Days average 31°C (87°F) and nights 13°C (56°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 January
Weather can differ a lot within Khartoum: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khartoum | 31°C (87°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 0 mm | best |
| Omdurman | 31°C (87°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 0 mm | best |
| Khartoum North | 31°C (87°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 0 mm | best |