Sudan Climate – June 2026 Update
Top 5 Cities: Khartoum, Omdurman, Khartoum North, Port Sudan, and Kassala
This month in numbers
Sudan experienced a significantly warmer June 2026, with an average temperature of 31.93°C, marking an anomaly of +1.3°C above the 1961–1990 baseline. This ranks as the 17th warmest June in 86 years of records. Globally, June 2026 was the 3rd warmest on record for land temperatures, with an anomaly of +1°C. The three-month period from April to June 2026 also saw elevated temperatures, ranking as the 15th warmest on record for Sudan with an anomaly of +1.3°C.
What changed
The past three months (April–June 2026) have continued a trend of warmer-than-average conditions in Sudan. This regional warming aligns with the broader global picture, as global land temperatures for the same period ranked as the 2nd warmest on record. Sudan is currently experiencing wetter than usual conditions at the start of the June-August season, with heavy downpours expected across most parts of the country. This contrasts with the drier-than-usual conditions anticipated over the northern part of the Eastern Africa region during this period.
What’s driving change?
The current climate patterns in Sudan are significantly influenced by a weak El Niño event, with a strong forecast for it to persist through the end of 2026. Historically, El Niño events have often led to warmer and drier conditions in the Sahel region, including Sudan, potentially impacting the West African monsoon and cereal yields. However, for June-August 2026, while temperatures are expected to be warmer than usual across the region, Sudan is specifically forecast to experience wetter than usual conditions. This complex interaction highlights the influence of . Additionally, Sudan is highly vulnerable to climate change, ranking 4th among 186 countries most affected by climate change, with ongoing conflict exacerbating environmental challenges. The country has also seen a recent concentration of wildfire activity, with one wildfire event from July 4th to July 9th representing 100% of the annual total for Sudan, an unusual concentration for the region Extreme Weather tracker.
Looking ahead
The persistent El Niño phase is expected to continue influencing Sudan's climate in the coming months, with a high probability of warmer than usual temperatures and a mixed rainfall outlook, including the potential for heavy rains in some areas.
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At a Glance
Temperature – Average
Year-on-Year Trends
The 4byo Climate Helix – Sudan
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Sudan – Monthly Temperature – All Years
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Records – Sudan
Our World in Data / NOAA - Anomalies vs 1901-2000 mean
Shifting Seasons
Warm/cold + wet/dryKöppen BWh · AridSudan has both a clear warm/cold cycle (±5.1°C) and a wet/dry cycle (88× wet:dry ratio). Both sides of the annual rhythm are shown below.
Monthly rainfall climatology. A “wet month” exceeds the baseline monthly mean (dashed gold line). Biggest month-to-month shift: Aug (+5 mm, +6%).
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Rainfall & Precipitation
Rainfall & Rain Days – Totals
Headline: anomaly vs the 1961–1990 mean. Small figure: the actual value. Rank: position in the full record (1st = highest ever). Record: highest (or lowest) value on record with its year.
Emissions & Energy
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Data Sources
Data Sources for Sudan
Every figure on this page is sourced from official, openly published climate datasets. Anomalies are calculated against the 1961–1990 baseline (temperature) and 1991–2020 (rainfall, sunshine, frost) - see the Methodology & Sources page for the complete dataset list and update calendar.
FAQs
FAQs
How is the climate in Sudan changing?
Sudan is warming in line with the rest of the world. The page above shows the latest monthly temperature anomaly versus the 1961-1990 baseline, the long-term annual trend, and the region's rank in the historical record. The headline panel also shows the long-term trend rate per decade and the warmest and coolest years on file.
Where does the climate data for Sudan come from?
Climate data for Sudan comes from Our World in Data, sourcing Copernicus ERA5 and HadCRUT5 (national temperature anomaly) and the Global Carbon Project via Our World in Data (CO₂ emissions), refreshed every month, when the upstream temperature and rainfall data are refreshed.
What is the climate baseline used on this page?
Anomalies on this page are calculated against the 1961-1990 climatological baseline, which is the standard reference period used by the Met Office, NOAA, IPCC and most national climate services. Some panels also show the source-native 1901-2000 (NOAA) or 1991-2020 (WMO) baselines for verification. See Methodology & Sources for the full reference.
Which areas does the Sudan climate data cover?
The Sudan climate profile covers Khartoum, Omdurman, Khartoum North, Port Sudan and surrounding areas. Temperature, rainfall and emissions data for Sudan
How often is the Sudan climate update refreshed?
The Sudan climate update is refreshed monthly, typically a few days after the previous month closes and the upstream provider (Met Office HadUK-Grid, NOAA Climate at a Glance, Copernicus ERA5 or the Global Carbon Project) publishes its update. See the Climate Rankings for cross-region comparisons.