Sudan weather in May
Planning a getaway to Sudan this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Sudan in May?
May in Sudan generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to high.
The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 34°C in Juba to 40°C in Wadi Halfa. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Wadi Halfa and 24°C in Juba. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Wadi Halfa with an average of 0.3 mm to high rainfall in Juba with 147 mm. Meanwhile, Damazine enjoys close to 257 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For a closer look at May's conditions in Sudan, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Sudan's yearly weather, check out our Sudan climate page.
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Average weather in Damazine
In May Damazine generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 39°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Geneina
In May Geneina generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 39°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Juba
In May Juba generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Malakal
In May Malakal generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Wadi Halfa
In May Wadi Halfa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 40°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Sudan.
Is May the best time to visit Sudan?
In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Sudan with often poor weather in Damazine.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in August and September offering mostly tolerable weather in Damazine. The weather in May and June, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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