Sudan weather in May
What is the weather like in Sudan in May?
The weather conditions in Sudan in May vary from poor to tolerable depending on the destination.
During May in Sudan the average maximum daytime temperatures are very high and range from 33°C (92°F) in Juba to 40°C (104°F) in Wadi Halfa. Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Wadi Halfa and 22°C (71°F) in Juba. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation in May varies from almost none in Wadi Halfa with an average of 0mm (0 inches) of rainfall to high in Juba with 128mm (5.1 inches).
It is also generally a
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To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Sudan, check out the map below.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Sudan?
Average weather in Damazine
In May Damazine generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 38°C (101°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) 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 38°C (101°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) 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 33°C (92°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (71°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Malakal
In May Malakal generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C (97°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (74°F) and high 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 (104°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to go to Sudan?
In our opinion May is not the best time to visit Sudan with commonly poor weather in Damazine.
On average the best time to visit Sudan is in September with generally tolerable weather in Damazine.
The worst months are May, June, July and August that can have poor weather conditions.
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