🇸🇩 Khartoum vs Nairobi 🇰🇪

Khartoum, Sudan vs Nairobi, Kenya — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Khartoum is the warmer of the two — about 12 degrees warmer on average across the year. Khartoum is drier, with roughly 223 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇸🇩 Khartoum🇰🇪 Nairobi
Avg annual high37°C25°C
Hottest monthMay (41°C)February (27°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (16°C low)July (13°C low)
Rainy days / year32255
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Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberJune, July, August

🇸🇩 Khartoum

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

🇰🇪 Nairobi

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in February (27°C), coldest lows in July (13°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Khartoum or Nairobi warmer?

Khartoum is warmer overall, averaging about 12 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Khartoum or Nairobi?

Nairobi is rainier — Khartoum sees about 223 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Khartoum vs Nairobi?

Khartoum is best around January, February, December; Nairobi is best around June, July, August.

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