Sudan Weather

Sudan climate

Sudan's climate is governed by the north-south movement of the Intertropical Convergence Zone, creating distinct wet and dry seasons. The northern third of the country is true Saharan desert, receiving virtually no rainfall, while Khartoum at the confluence of the Blue and White Nile receives around 150mm annually. Temperatures in Khartoum regularly exceed 45°C between April and June, making it one of the hottest capitals in the world.

The central belt of Sudan experiences a semi-arid climate with a rainy season lasting from June to September. The haboob, a dramatic wall of dust that precedes thunderstorms, is a signature weather phenomenon of Khartoum and the surrounding region. These intense dust storms can reduce visibility to near zero and are most frequent during the early rainy season when unstable air masses collide with dry Saharan conditions.

Southern Sudan receives progressively more rainfall, with areas near the border receiving 700-1,000mm annually during the monsoon season. Flooding along the Nile and its tributaries is a recurring hazard, displacing communities and disrupting infrastructure. Weather Scope provides critical real-time weather data and radar imagery to help monitor Sudan's extreme heat events, dust storms, and seasonal flooding.