Country Overview For Sudan
The climate in Sudan is typically tropical in south; arid desert in north; rainy season varies by region (April to November). The terrain: generally flat, featureless plain; mountains in far south, northeast and west; desert dominates the north. For Khartoum in January the daily average maximum temperatures is 31°C with the average minimum 16°C, while in June the average maximum is 42°C with a minimum of 28°C. The wettest month for Khartoum is February with an average of 125.9mm of precipitation falling while the driest month is August with 64.2mm falling.
HISTORICAL MONTHLY AVERAGES FOR APRIL
The information presented below gives detailed historical monthly average weather conditions along with exceptional weather occurrences. To maintain relevance to current weather trends the displayed information has been calculated using data collected over the past two decades. The climate profile is taken from closest available data source to Wadi Halfa.
Temperature
Throughout the month of April daytime temperatures will generally reach highs of around 33°C that's about 92°F. At night the average minimum temperature drops down to around 19°C, that's 67°F.
In recent times the highest recorded temperature in April has been 45°C that's 113°F, with the lowest recorded temperature 10°C, about 50°F.
Relative Humidity
The average daily relative humidity for April is around 19%.
Heat Index
The Heat Index is a measure of how hot it feels when relative humidity is added to actual air temperature. From this a comfort level is calculated providing categories on how heat conditions might adversely affect someone.
Comfort Levels: Given average maximum temperatures and humidity levels generally you should not anticipate any discomfort from heat (see heat index for more information).
Estimated Hours of Sunshine per Day
We calculate sunshine hours per day using our past forecast data. For April expect the sun to shine for an average of 11 hours per day. This represents the average number of hours in the daytime that the sun is visible and not obscured by cloud e.g. the average number of hours the sun is actually out and shining. Note we calculate hours of sunshine per day using our past forecast data, not observation data, thus it is an estimate and not actual.
Wind
The average daily wind speed in April has been around 17 km/h, that’s the equivalent to about 10 mph, or 9 knots. In recent years the maximum sustained wind speed has reached 100 km/h, that’s the equivalent of around 62 mph, or 54 knots.
Fog
On average the month of April is not affected by foggy conditions.
YEARLY TRENDS: WEATHER AVERAGES & EXTREMES
The following charts show yearly weather trends with information on monthly weather averages and extremes.
Temperature
The chart below plots the average high and low temperature for each month of the year. It also shows the maximum and minimum recorded temperatures.
Wind Speed
The chart below plots the average daily wind speed you can expect for any month. It also shows the maximum recorded sustained wind speed for each month.