May weather forecast
Sudan

May continues the hot season in Sudan with persistently high temperatures, although this month also signals the gradual onset of the rainy season in certain regions. Average temperatures across the country typically fall between 26°C (78.8°F) and 42°C (107.6°F).

In the capital city, Khartoum, located at the intersection of the Blue and White Nile, temperatures remain high during May. Daytime averages can reach around 42°C (107.6°F), while nighttime provides limited relief, with temperatures around 28°C (82.4°F). Khartoum continues to experience dry conditions in May, with rainfall still almost non-existent.

Moving north to Wadi Halfa, near the shores of Lake Nubia, the climatic conditions resemble those of Khartoum. Temperatures during the day can reach 40°C (104°F), dropping to 27°C (80.6°F) at night. As in Khartoum, May sees little to no rainfall in this city.

In contrast, Juba in southern Sudan begins to experience the onset of the rainy season in May. Temperatures range from a minimum of 24°C (75.2°F) to a maximum of 37°C (98.6°F). Importantly, rainfall increases significantly this month, with an average precipitation of 130mm (5.12"). This rainfall provides some respite from the escalating heat and begins to change the overall climatic conditions in this region.

Compared to April, temperatures in May are relatively stable, although the onset of the rainy season in the southern regions starts to influence the overall climate. Moving into June, the heat continues, but the intensification of the rainy season in southern and central Sudan brings further changes to the country's climate.

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• Khartoum - May »
  May, characterized by an average high temperature of 41.9°C (107.4°F) and a low temperature of 27.3°C (81.1°F), is generally the warmest month in Khartoum, Sudan. May is Khartoum's warmest month, registering average high temperatures of 41.9°C (107.4°F) and lows of 27.3°C (81.1°F).
• Omdurman - May »
  On the first day of May in Omdurman sunrise is at 05:25 and sunset at 18:08. May, known for its average high temperature of 41.8°C (107.2°F) and an average low temperature of 27.3°C (81.1°F), is the warmest month in Omdurman.
• Port Sudan - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Port Sudan, sunrise is at 04:52 and sunset at 18:06 CAT. In Port Sudan during the entire year, the rain falls for 10.4 days and collects up to 75mm (2.95") of precipitation.
• Kassala - May »
  May, with its high-temperature average of 41.6°C (106.9°F) and a low-temperature average of 25.8°C (78.4°F), is the warmest month in Kassala, Sudan. On the last day of May, in Kassala sunrise is at 05:02 and sunset at 18:01 CAT.
• El Obeid - May »
  On the first day of May in El Obeid sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset at 18:14. In El Obeid May is identified by the highest average temperatures, reaching a peak of 39.4°C (102.9°F) and a low of 24.6°C (76.3°F).
• Nyala - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Nyala sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:41 CAT. A major shift in Nyala's weather occurs in May as rainfall jumps to 12mm (0.47"), signalling the onset of the wetter part of the year.
• Wad Madani - May »
  In Wad Madani, Sudan, the month of May is known for its highest average temperatures, reaching a high of 41°C (105.8°F) and a low of 24°C (75.2°F). On the first day of May in Wad Madani, sunrise is at 05:23 and sunset at 18:02.
• Atbara - May »
  April through June, with an average relative humidity of 14%, are the least humid months in Atbara. The months with the highest UV index in Atbara are May, June, August and September, with an average maximum UV index of 9.
• Al Qadarif - May »
  In Al Qadarif during May, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 18mm (0.71") of precipitation. In Al Qadarif during the entire year, the rain falls for 76.7 days and collects up to 332mm (13.07") of precipitation.
• Kosti - May »
  In Kosti during the entire year, the rain falls for 39.6 days and collects up to 351mm (13.82") of precipitation. In Kosti, Sudan, the months of April and May are known for the peak temperatures, reaching an average high of 41.2°C (106.2°F).
• Dongola - May »
  April through June, with an average relative humidity of 12%, are the least humid months in Dongola, Sudan. The months with the least sunshine in Dongola are April, May and July, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.