Wadi Halfa Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Wadi Halfa. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Wadi Halfa experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation with almost no rainfall, generally receiving 1.8 mm annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)

The wettest period in Wadi Halfa occurs in August, which receives around 0.4 mm of precipitation. During the driest month, June, Wadi Halfa experiences almost no rainfall, totaling approximately 0 mm. The consistent precipitation levels throughout the year contribute to a relatively stable climate.

August, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 42°C and receives 322 hours of sunshine. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 41°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Wadi Halfa Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Sudan

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Sudan. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Wadi Halfa’s average annual precipitation is 1.8 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Toronto, Canada, annual precipitation averages [964 mm], with snowy winters and rainy summers.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

How is Precipitation Measured?

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Interesting weather facts

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
• Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.

For more detailed information about Wadi Halfa’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Wadi Halfa Climate page.