Climate Insights for El Geneina Fort

The climate in El Geneina Fort is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 444mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 197mm of rainfall. El Geneina Fort is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, March. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 14°C.

Temperatures in El Geneina Fort vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. May is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 38°C and an average of 31°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 21°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

El Geneina Fort is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 444mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 37mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 197mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0mm. That's 197mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

El Geneina Fort is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 20km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 19km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 15km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in El Geneina Fort, which began on March 20, 2026. El Geneina Fort is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in May at around 38°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 14°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit El Geneina Fort is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 0mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 38°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for El Geneina Fort based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.