Sudan Travel Information

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When to Go to Sudan

To get the most out of your next adventure it makes sense to consider some of the very local factors that combine to make up what you feel is the best time to travel to a destination. Many of these factors are very personal - some people prefer to travel when the weather is not too hot, or sites too crowded - others prefer to travel when a traditional local event is taking place. Taking into account the dates of public holidays can also make sense as these may have an impact on opening times of attractions, shops and restaurants, or might affect public transport or other services. Conversely public holidays can be a time of great local festivities and celebrations providing a feast of local expressionism and culture.

Climate

The northern regions enjoy a desert climate with hot days and cold nights. Day temperatures range from 30-35˚C in October/November and March/April, to 25-30˚C in December through to February. Night temperatures instead vary from the 10-15˚C for the former months to the 0-10˚C for the latter. Dust storms, called “haboobs” frequently occur. The best period for travelling is winter when days are dry and sunny, and humidity is at its lowest (20-40%). In the southern regions equatorial climatic conditions prevail with an average annual temperature of 29.5˚C, an annual rainfall of 1015mm and a very high humidity. In the vicinity of Khartoum the average annual temperature is about 27°C; annual rainfall, most of which occurs between mid-June and September, is about 254mm.

Seasonality

Travel to Sudan is best avoided during the period of Ramadan and during periods of climatic extremes. Northern Sudan is much more bearable in the 'cooler' months from mid-October through to March.

National Holidays

Date	Description
27 Apr 08	Coptic Easter
28 Apr 08	Sham el Nessim
30 Jun 08	Revolution Day
30 Jul 08	The Prophet's Ascension (Muslim)
01 Oct 08	Eid al Fitr - end of Ramadan (Muslim)
02 Oct 08	Eid al Fitr - end of Ramadan (Muslim)
03 Oct 08	Eid al Fitr - end of Ramadan (Muslim)
07 Dec 08	Eid al Adha - Feast of Sacrifice (Muslim)
08 Dec 08	Eid al Adha - Feast of Sacrifice (Muslim)
09 Dec 08	Eid al Adha - Feast of Sacrifice (Muslim)
10 Dec 08	Eid al Adha - Feast of Sacrifice (Muslim)
25 Dec 08	Christmas Day
29 Dec 08	Islamic New Year
01 Jan 09	Independence Day
09 Jan 09	Peace Agreement Day
10 Jan 09	Islamic New Year (Muslim)
20 Mar 09	The Prophet's Birthday (Muslim)

National Events

Event	Occurs	Description
Eid-al-Fitr	varies	The end of Ramadan is one of the most notable Muslim events when Sudanese bands perform in the larger towns.
Coptic Christmas	January	Celebrations by Sudanese Coptic Christians.
Coptic Easter	March to April	Celebration by Sudanese Coptic Christians.