🇿🇦 Cape Town vs Khartoum 🇸🇩

Cape Town, South Africa vs Khartoum, Sudan — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Khartoum is the warmer of the two — about 15 degrees warmer on average across the year. Khartoum is drier, with roughly 57 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇿🇦 Cape Town🇸🇩 Khartoum
Avg annual high
22°C
37°C
Hottest month
February · 27°C
May · 41°C
Coldest monthJuly (7°C low)January (16°C low)
Rainy days / year
89
32
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Best months to visitApril, October, NovemberJanuary, February, December

🇿🇦 Cape Town

Best around April, October, November. Hottest in February (27°C), coldest lows in July (7°C).

🇸🇩 Khartoum

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in May (41°C), coldest lows in January (16°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cape Town or Khartoum warmer?

Khartoum is warmer overall, averaging about 15 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Cape Town or Khartoum?

Cape Town is rainier — Khartoum sees about 57 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cape Town vs Khartoum?

Cape Town is best around April, October, November; Khartoum is best around January, February, December.

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