Sudan

Sudan Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Sudan in May.

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Malakal Juba Geneina Wadi Halfa

Considering a trip to Sudan this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Sudan in May

May in Sudan generally has temperatures that range from very warm to very hot, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to high.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from very warm in Juba at 34°C (93°F) to very hot in Wadi Halfa at 40°C (104°F). At night it cools down to 25°C (77°F) in Wadi Halfa and 24°C (75°F) in Juba. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

To explore the conditions in Sudan in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Wadi Halfa with an average of 0.3 mm (0.01 in) to high rainfall in Juba with 147 mm (5.8 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Damazine sees close to 257 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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Best Places to Visit in Sudan in May

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Sudan

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Sudan?

Temperature range in Sudan (May)

Precipitation variation in Sudan (May)

Damazine

In May Damazine generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 39°C (102°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
42°C (108°F)
39°C (102°F)
36°C (97°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
288 hours
257 hours
201 hours
Monthly rainfall
9.9 mm (0.4 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
6 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Damazine →

Geneina

In May Geneina generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 39°C (102°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
39°C (102°F)
39°C (102°F)
37°C (99°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
288 hours
298 hours
267 hours
Monthly rainfall
3 mm (0.1 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
6 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Geneina →

Juba

In May Juba generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
36°C (97°F)
34°C (93°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
198 hours
208 hours
207 hours
Monthly rainfall
114 mm (4.5 in)
147 mm (5.8 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Juba →

Malakal

In May Malakal generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C (99°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
40°C (104°F)
37°C (99°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
261 hours
229 hours
168 hours
Monthly rainfall
30 mm (1.2 in)
75 mm (3 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
7 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Malakal →

Wadi Halfa

In May Wadi Halfa generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 40°C (104°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
36°C (97°F)
40°C (104°F)
41°C (106°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
303 hours
326 hours
324 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.1 mm (0 in)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
0 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Wadi Halfa →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Sudan in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Malakal 37°C (99°F) 26°C (79°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Juba 34°C (93°F) 24°C (75°F) 147 mm (5.8 in)
Geneina 39°C (102°F) 24°C (75°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)
Wadi Halfa 40°C (104°F) 25°C (77°F) 0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Damazine 39°C (102°F) 27°C (81°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)

Sudan weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Sudan in May?

May in Sudan brings poor weather. In Damazine, daytime temperatures are typically around 39°C (102°F) and nighttime lows hover near 27°C (81°F).

What is the average temperature in Sudan in May?

Daytime temperatures in Damazine peak at roughly 39°C (102°F) in May, dropping to about 27°C (81°F) overnight.

Does Sudan get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Damazine averages just 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Sudan.

Is May a Good 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 offering mostly unpleasant weather in Damazine.

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