Ash Shallāl, Sudan experiences average highs of 35°C (95°F) and lows of 25°C (77°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 6 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Ash Shallāl, Sudan Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Ash Shallāl, Sudan. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: May–Oct At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
5.5/10
Best: January, February, December
UV Index
7
High
Temperature 35°C / 25°C
Feels Like 37°C / 26°C
Rainy Days 6
Rainfall 32 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 44%
Wind Speed 16 km/h
Dew Point 15°C
Hottest Month
39°C
April
Avg Low28°C
Rain1days
Coldest Month
23°C
January
Avg High34°C
Rain0days
Driest Month
0days
January
Avg High34°C
Avg Low23°C
Windiest Month
19 km/h
June (Gusts 40)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding May, June, September, October due to extreme heat.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:20
Daylight 12.8h
Sunset 18:09
Live conditions—
Ash Shallāl on the map · live conditions
Ash Shallāl, Sudan
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Sudan
- City
- Ash Shallāl
- Population
- 13.6K
- Coordinates
- 11.80°, 34.40°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 38°C
Avg Low 27°C
Rain 3 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 32°C
Avg Low 25°C
Rain 15 days/mo
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 35°C
Avg Low 25°C
Rain 7 days/mo
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 34°C
Avg Low 24°C
Rain 0 days/mo
3/3 best months
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 34°C / 23°C . Feb: 35°C / 24°C . Mar: 38°C / 26°C . Apr: 39°C / 28°C . May: 37°C / 28°C . Jun: 35°C / 27°C . Jul: 32°C / 24°C . Aug: 31°C / 23°C . Sep: 33°C / 24°C . Oct: 35°C / 25°C . Nov: 36°C / 26°C . Dec: 34°C / 24°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 0 mm. Feb: 0 mm. Mar: 1 mm. Apr: 4 mm. May: 28 mm. Jun: 39 mm. Jul: 90 mm. Aug: 120 mm. Sep: 58 mm. Oct: 39 mm. Nov: 2 mm. Dec: 0 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 29%. Feb: 26%. Mar: 22%. Apr: 29%. May: 45%. Jun: 53%. Jul: 65%. Aug: 74%. Sep: 67%. Oct: 58%. Nov: 34%. Dec: 31%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 16 km/h . Feb: 17 km/h . Mar: 16 km/h . Apr: 17 km/h . May: 19 km/h . Jun: 19 km/h . Jul: 18 km/h . Aug: 15 km/h . Sep: 14 km/h . Oct: 14 km/h . Nov: 13 km/h . Dec: 15 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 11h. Feb: 11h. Mar: 11h. Apr: 11h. May: 11h. Jun: 10h. Jul: 9h. Aug: 9h. Sep: 10h. Oct: 11h. Nov: 11h. Dec: 11h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 7. Feb: UV 8. Mar: UV 8. Apr: UV 9. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 8. Oct: UV 7. Nov: UV 7. Dec: UV 6.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall is trending drier by about 14 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Apr 2025 · 38°C | Apr · 39°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · 23°C | Jan · 23°C |
| Wettest month | Aug 2025 · 121 mm | Aug · 120 mm |
| Windiest month | Jun 2025 · 21 km/h | Jun · 19 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January best
Excellent 
February best
Excellent March
Fair April
Fair May
Poor June
Poor July
Fair August
Wet September
Poor October
Poor November
Good December best
Excellent | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January best | 34°C / 23°C | 34°C / 21°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.6h Excellent | 29% Comfortable | 6.7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| February best | 35°C / 24°C | 35°C / 22°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.8h Excellent | 26% Comfortable | 7.6 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| March | 38°C / 26°C | 38°C / 24°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 11.2h Excellent | 22% Comfortable | 8.3 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| April | 39°C / 28°C | 40°C / 27°C | 1days (4 mm) Excellent | 11.4h Excellent | 29% Comfortable | 8.5 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| May | 37°C / 28°C | 39°C / 29°C | 7days (28 mm) Good | 11h Excellent | 45% Moderate | 8.1 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| June | 35°C / 27°C | 37°C / 28°C | 8days (39 mm) Wet | 10.4h Excellent | 53% Moderate | 7.5 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| July | 32°C / 24°C | 34°C / 27°C | 17days (90 mm) Wet | 8.8h Good | 65% Muggy | 6.8 High | Fair | View Details |
| August | 31°C / 23°C | 34°C / 27°C | 19days (120 mm) Wet | 9h Good | 74% Muggy | 6.8 High | Wet | View Details |
| September | 33°C / 24°C | 37°C / 28°C | 12days (58 mm) Wet | 10.4h Excellent | 67% Muggy | 7.5 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| October | 35°C / 25°C | 39°C / 28°C | 9days (39 mm) Wet | 10.7h Excellent | 58% Moderate | 7.3 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| November | 36°C / 26°C | 38°C / 25°C | 1days (2 mm) Excellent | 10.8h Excellent | 34% Comfortable | 6.8 High | Good | View Details |
| December best | 34°C / 24°C | 35°C / 22°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.7h Excellent | 31% Comfortable | 6.4 High | Excellent | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Ash Shallāl are January, February, December, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Ash Shallāl, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Ash Shallāl is April, with average daytime highs of 39°C (101°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Ash Shallāl is January, with average overnight lows of 23°C (73°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Ash Shallāl is August, averaging 120mm of precipitation across 19 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Ash Shallāl runs through August, July, September, with the heaviest rainfall in August. Based on 10-year averages for Ash Shallāl.
Ash Shallāl receives approximately 126 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is April with around 11 hours. Based on climate data for Ash Shallāl.
The least favorable months to visit Ash Shallāl are May, June, September, October, primarily due to extreme heat. For the best conditions, consider January, February, December instead.
The annual average UV index in Ash Shallāl is 7, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Ash Shallāl is 44%, classified as dry. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Ash Shallāl are 16 km/h (10 mph). The windiest month is June with peak winds reaching 19 km/h (12 mph) (gusts up to 40 km/h / 25 mph).
Ash Shallāl averages 9 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 43%. The clearest skies occur in December.
The annual average dew point in Ash Shallāl is 15°C (59°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Ash Shallāl has a Hot Desert climate, classified as BWh under the Köppen system. Arid climates have very low rainfall relative to temperature, with large swings between daytime heat and cool nights.
The 'feels like' temperature in Ash Shallāl ranges from 26°C (79°F) to 37°C (99°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
June is not the best time to visit Ash Shallāl, with a climate score of 4.2/10. Consider visiting during January, February, December instead for better conditions.
For June in Ash Shallāl, pack Umbrella, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses. With average highs of 35°C (95°F) and 8 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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