Wadi Halfa

Wadi Halfa

Northern State, Sudan

Local time15:48 Sunrise05:59 Sunset17:17 Elevation187 m

Photo: Bertramz · CC BY 3.0

Weather

When is the best time to visit Wadi Halfa?

Monthly averages. The current month is highlighted.

High and low temperature

Cold (high ≤ 8 °C) Cool Mild Warm

Rain millimetres per month

The climate in numbers

Warmest month 42° August

Coldest month 11° January

Wettest month 0mm January

Rain per year 0mm

Rainy days per year 0

Sunshine hours per year 3,770

Averages for 1991–2020 measured at the Wadihalfa weather station, 4 km away. Source: World Meteorological Organization climate normals.

Month	High	Low	Rain	Rainy days	Sunshine hours	Daylight
January	23.5 °C	10.9 °C	0 mm	0.0	307	11.0 h
February	26.2 °C	12.4 °C	0 mm	0.0	277	11.4 h
March	30.7 °C	16.1 °C	0 mm	0.0	307	12.0 h
April	36.0 °C	20.6 °C	0 mm	0.0	303	12.7 h
May	39.9 °C	24.9 °C	0 mm	0.0	319	13.2 h
June	41.4 °C	26.5 °C	0 mm	0.0	333	13.5 h
July	41.6 °C	26.8 °C	0 mm	0.0	341	13.3 h
August	41.7 °C	27.9 °C	0 mm	0.1	329	12.9 h
September	39.9 °C	26.5 °C	0 mm	0.0	306	12.3 h
October	36.6 °C	23.5 °C	0 mm	0.0	313	11.7 h
November	29.6 °C	17.4 °C	0 mm	0.0	306	11.1 h
December	24.8 °C	13.4 °C	0 mm	0.0	329	10.8 h

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What to pack

What to wear in Wadi Halfa

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Day24 °C Night11 °C Rain0 mm

January in Wadi Halfa: mild, with highs of 24 °C and lows of 11 °C. Dress in layers.

Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
Accessory Sunglasses
Accessory Sunscreen

No need for jacket.

There are about 13 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.

Day26 °C Night12 °C Rain0 mm

February in Wadi Halfa: warm, with highs of 26 °C and lows of 12 °C. Dress in layers.

Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
Accessory Sunglasses
Accessory Sunscreen
Accessory Cap or hat

No need for jacket.

There are about 14 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.

Day31 °C Night16 °C Rain0 mm

March in Wadi Halfa: warm, with highs of 31 °C and lows of 16 °C. Dress in layers.

Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
Accessory Sunglasses
Accessory Sunscreen
Accessory Cap or hat

No need for warm layer or jacket.

There are about 15 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.

Day36 °C Night21 °C Rain0 mm

April in Wadi Halfa: hot, with highs of 36 °C and lows of 21 °C. Dress in layers.

Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
Accessory Sunglasses
Accessory Sunscreen
Accessory Cap or hat

No need for warm layer or jacket.

There are about 15 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.

Day40 °C Night25 °C Rain0 mm

May in Wadi Halfa: hot, with highs of 40 °C and lows of 25 °C. Dress in layers.

Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
Accessory Sunglasses
Accessory Sunscreen
Accessory Cap or hat

No need for warm layer or jacket.

There are about 15 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.

Day41 °C Night27 °C Rain0 mm

June in Wadi Halfa: hot, with highs of 41 °C and lows of 27 °C. Dress in layers.

Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
Accessory Sunglasses
Accessory Sunscreen
Accessory Cap or hat

No need for warm layer or jacket.

There are about 15 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.

Day42 °C Night27 °C Rain0 mm

July in Wadi Halfa: hot, with highs of 42 °C and lows of 27 °C. Dress in layers.

Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
Accessory Sunglasses
Accessory Sunscreen
Accessory Cap or hat

No need for warm layer or jacket.

There are about 15 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.

Day42 °C Night28 °C Rain0 mm

August in Wadi Halfa: hot, with highs of 42 °C and lows of 28 °C. Dress in layers.

Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
Accessory Sunglasses
Accessory Sunscreen
Accessory Cap or hat

No need for warm layer or jacket.

There are about 14 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.

Day40 °C Night27 °C Rain0 mm

September in Wadi Halfa: hot, with highs of 40 °C and lows of 27 °C. Dress in layers.

Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
Accessory Sunglasses
Accessory Sunscreen
Accessory Cap or hat

No need for warm layer or jacket.

There are about 13 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.

Day37 °C Night24 °C Rain0 mm

October in Wadi Halfa: hot, with highs of 37 °C and lows of 24 °C. Dress in layers.

Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
Accessory Sunglasses
Accessory Sunscreen
Accessory Cap or hat

No need for warm layer or jacket.

There are about 13 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.

Day30 °C Night17 °C Rain0 mm

November in Wadi Halfa: warm, with highs of 30 °C and lows of 17 °C. Dress in layers.

Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
Accessory Sunglasses
Accessory Sunscreen
Accessory Cap or hat

No need for warm layer or jacket.

There are about 12 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.

Day25 °C Night13 °C Rain0 mm

December in Wadi Halfa: warm, with highs of 25 °C and lows of 13 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.

Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
Accessory Sunglasses
Accessory Sunscreen

No need for jacket.

It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.

Based on each month's average weather. Pack your everyday basics too.

Curious facts

Curious facts about Wadi Halfa

It is the coolest of the 10 destinations we cover in Sudan: 27.5 °C average temperature over the year.
It is the driest of the 10 destinations we cover in Sudan: 0 mm of rain a year.
The weather is pleasant for walking around from December to February: not too hot, not too cold, and little rain.
It hardly rains: 0 mm in the whole year.

Near Wadi Halfa

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Straight-line distance and temperature in November.

Facts

Wadi Halfa at a glance

Local time: 15:48
Time zone: UTC+2
Daylight today: 11 h 18 min
Elevation: 187 m
Airport: ABS Abu Simbel69 km
Country prices: Low32% of US prices (2022)
Country: Sudan
Latitude: 21.79° N
Longitude: 31.38° E

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