Climate Insights for Port Sudan

The climate in Port Sudan is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 119mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 31mm of rainfall. Port Sudan is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 17°C.

Temperatures in Port Sudan vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 42°C and an average of 35°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 22°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Port Sudan is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 119mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 10mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 31mm of rainfall. December and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 1mm. That's 30mm less than November, 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.

Port Sudan is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 20km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 25km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 19km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 6km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 19km/h in winter, 21km/h in spring, 23km/h in summer, 19km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Port Sudan, which began on March 20, 2026. Port Sudan 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 July at around 42°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 17°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 90 days from now.

The best time to visit Port Sudan is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 11mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 42°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Port Sudan 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.