Weather in May in Sudan
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 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 to very hot in Wadi Halfa at 40°C. At night it cools down to 25°C in Wadi Halfa and 24°C 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.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
The city Damazine usually sees around 257 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For specific regional insights in Sudan for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Sudan climate page.
Where to go in Sudan in May
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Sudan?
Damazine
In May Damazine generally has extremely 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.
Geneina
In May Geneina generally has extremely 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.
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.
Malakal
In May Malakal generally has extremely 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.
Wadi Halfa
In May Wadi Halfa generally has extremely 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 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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