Khartoum Weather in May
Sudan · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high42°C (108°F)
Avg low26°C (79°F)
Rainfall5 mm (0.2 in)
RatingPoor 1.5/10
Khartoum in May sees daytime temperatures around 42°C (108°F), dropping to about 26°C (79°F) at night. The month is very dry, with about 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain spread over 1 day. The air is dry, with average humidity of just 18%. You get roughly 12.7 hours of daylight and mostly clear skies.
Is May a good time to visit Khartoum?
May is not the best time to visit Khartoum (1.5/10) mainly because of the heat. The weather is much better in December and January.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 42°C (108°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 26°C (79°F) |
| Daily mean | 34°C (93°F) |
| Rainfall | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 1 |
| Humidity | 18% |
| Cloud cover | 26% |
| Daylight | 12.7 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 10.3 hours/day |
| Wind | 11.6 km/h |
| vs April | 2°C warmer than April, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Khartoum in May
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- swimwear
Khartoum weather in other months
Jan31°C / 14°C0 mmExcellentFeb34°C / 16°C0 mmFairMar37°C / 19°C0 mmPoorApr40°C / 23°C1 mmPoorMay42°C / 26°C5 mmPoorJun42°C / 28°C7 mmPoorJul38°C / 26°C61 mmPoorAug36°C / 25°C76 mmPoorSep38°C / 25°C27 mmPoorOct39°C / 25°C9 mmPoorNov36°C / 19°C0 mmFairDec32°C / 16°C0 mmGood
← AprilBest time to visit KhartoumJune →
Better weather in May nearby
- Durban23°C · 57 mm · Excellent
- Tangier21°C · 25 mm · Excellent
- Windhoek24°C · 7 mm · Excellent
- Essaouira21°C · 12 mm · Excellent
- Johannesburg20°C · 16 mm · Excellent
- Dakar23°C · 3 mm · Excellent
Nearby in May
- Khartoum North42°C · 5 mm
- Omdurman42°C · 5 mm
- Asmara28°C · 30 mm
- Aswan41°C · 0 mm
- Jeddah40°C · 3 mm
- Addis Ababa25°C · 96 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.