Zalinjay, Sudan experiences average highs of 33°C (91°F) and lows of 19°C (66°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 warmed by 0.6°C (1.1°F) across the available records.
Zalinjay, Sudan Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Zalinjay, 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
7.6/10
Best: January, February, November, December
UV Index
8
High
Temperature 33°C / 19°C
Feels Like 34°C / 18°C
Rainy Days 6
Rainfall 45 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 39%
Wind Speed 12 km/h
Dew Point 8°C
Hottest Month
38°C
April
Avg Low 21°C
Rain 0 days
Coldest Month
13°C
January
Avg High 32°C
Rain 0 days
Driest Month
0 days
January
Avg High 32°C
Avg Low 13°C
Windiest Month
13 km/h
March (Gusts 30)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding June, July, August, September due to heavy rainfall.
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:08
Daylight 12.8h
Sunset 18:57
Live conditions —
Zalinjay on the map · live conditions
Zalinjay, Sudan
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Sudan
- City
- Zalinjay
- Population
- 35.1K
- Coordinates
- 12.91°, 23.47°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 38°C
Avg Low 21°C
Rain 1 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 31°C
Avg Low 21°C
Rain 18 days/mo
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 32°C
Avg Low 19°C
Rain 6 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 33°C
Avg Low 14°C
Rain 0 days/mo
3/3 best months
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
High Low Shaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 32°C / 13°C . Feb: 34°C / 15°C . Mar: 37°C / 19°C . Apr: 38°C / 21°C . May: 38°C / 23°C . Jun: 35°C / 23°C . Jul: 30°C / 21°C . Aug: 28°C / 20°C . Sep: 30°C / 20°C . Oct: 33°C / 19°C . Nov: 33°C / 17°C . Dec: 32°C / 14°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 0 mm. Feb: 0 mm. Mar: 0 mm. Apr: 1 mm. May: 12 mm. Jun: 48 mm. Jul: 156 mm. Aug: 217 mm. Sep: 81 mm. Oct: 21 mm. Nov: 0 mm. Dec: 0 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 20%. Feb: 17%. Mar: 14%. Apr: 14%. May: 26%. Jun: 50%. Jul: 74%. Aug: 83%. Sep: 76%. Oct: 46%. Nov: 28%. Dec: 24%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind Speed Gusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 12 km/h . Feb: 13 km/h . Mar: 13 km/h . Apr: 13 km/h . May: 13 km/h . Jun: 13 km/h . Jul: 12 km/h . Aug: 11 km/h . Sep: 10 km/h . Oct: 11 km/h . Nov: 12 km/h . Dec: 12 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 11h. Feb: 11h. Mar: 11h. Apr: 11h. May: 12h. Jun: 11h. Jul: 10h. Aug: 8h. 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 9. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 8. Oct: UV 8. Nov: UV 7. Dec: UV 6.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight 12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Climate Trends
Average highs have warmed by 0.6°C (1.1°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending drier by about 17 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | May 2025 · 38°C | Apr · 38°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · 13°C | Jan · 13°C |
| Wettest month | Aug 2025 · 173 mm | Aug · 217 mm |
| Windiest month | Mar 2025 · 15 km/h | Mar · 13 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January best
Excellent 
February best
Excellent March
Good April
Good May
Good June
Fair July
Wet August
Wet September
Fair October
Good November best
Excellent December best
Excellent | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January best | 32°C / 13°C | 31°C / 10°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.7h Excellent | 20% Comfortable | 6.6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| February best | 34°C / 15°C | 33°C / 12°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.8h Excellent | 17% Comfortable | 7.6 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| March | 37°C / 19°C | 36°C / 15°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 11h Excellent | 14% Comfortable | 8.3 Very High | Good | View Details |
| April | 38°C / 21°C | 37°C / 17°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 11.2h Excellent | 14% Comfortable | 8.8 Very High | Good | View Details |
| May | 38°C / 23°C | 38°C / 21°C | 3days (12 mm) Excellent | 11.5h Excellent | 26% Comfortable | 8.6 Very High | Good | View Details |
| June | 35°C / 23°C | 37°C / 24°C | 10days (48 mm) Wet | 10.9h Excellent | 50% Moderate | 8.3 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| July | 30°C / 21°C | 33°C / 24°C | 20days (156 mm) Wet | 9.5h Good | 74% Muggy | 8 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| August | 28°C / 20°C | 32°C / 23°C | 25days (217 mm) Wet | 8.4h Good | 83% Humid | 7.5 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| September | 30°C / 20°C | 35°C / 23°C | 15days (81 mm) Wet | 9.9h Good | 76% Humid | 7.8 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| October | 33°C / 19°C | 34°C / 19°C | 4days (21 mm) Good | 10.6h Excellent | 46% Moderate | 7.5 Very High | Good | View Details |
| November best | 33°C / 17°C | 33°C / 14°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.6h Excellent | 28% Comfortable | 6.6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| December best | 32°C / 14°C | 31°C / 11°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.6h Excellent | 24% Comfortable | 6.1 High | Excellent | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Zalinjay are January, February, November, December, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Zalinjay, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Zalinjay is April, with average daytime highs of 38°C (101°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Zalinjay is January, with average overnight lows of 13°C (56°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Zalinjay is August, averaging 217mm of precipitation across 25 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Zalinjay runs through August, July, September, June, with the heaviest rainfall in August. Based on 10-year averages for Zalinjay.
Zalinjay receives approximately 126 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is May with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Zalinjay.
The least favorable months to visit Zalinjay are June, July, August, September, primarily due to heavy rainfall. For the best conditions, consider January, February, November, December instead.
The annual average UV index in Zalinjay is 8, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Zalinjay is 39%, classified as dry. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Zalinjay are 12 km/h (7 mph). The windiest month is March with peak winds reaching 13 km/h (8 mph) (gusts up to 30 km/h / 18 mph).
Zalinjay averages 10 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 39%. The clearest skies occur in January.
The annual average dew point in Zalinjay is 8°C (46°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Zalinjay has a Hot Semi-Arid climate, classified as BSh 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 Zalinjay ranges from 18°C (64°F) to 34°C (93°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
July is not the best time to visit Zalinjay, with a climate score of 5.4/10. Consider visiting during January, February, November, December instead for better conditions.
For July in Zalinjay, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+). With average highs of 30°C (86°F) and 20 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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