Africa
Sudan
More pyramids than Egypt, the meeting of the two Niles and legendary desert hospitality, an ancient wonder currently off-limits to travellers.
- Currency
- Sudanese Pound (SDG)
- Language
- Arabic, English
- Best time
- November – February
- Visa
- Visa required in advance from a Sudanese embassy; register with the Aliens Department within 3 days of arrival, and you may need an exit visa. The FCDO advises against all travel to Sudan
FCDO advises against all travel to Sudan
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the Hala’ib Triangle and the Bir Tawil Trapezoid
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Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — the definitive source. Check it close to your travel dates.
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Why Sudan
More pyramids than Egypt, the meeting of the two Niles and legendary desert hospitality, an ancient wonder currently off-limits to travellers.
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Sudan hides one of the ancient world's best-kept secrets: the pyramids of Meroe, hundreds of steep, sand-swept tombs of the Kushite kingdom that outnumber those of Egypt, yet stand almost entirely alone in the desert.
This vast Nile nation is where the Blue and White Niles meet, a land of Nubian villages, Red Sea reefs and warmth so renowned that Sudanese hospitality is legendary among the few who have travelled here.
Crucially, Sudan is currently affected by armed conflict, and governments advise against all travel. This is a portrait of an extraordinary heritage destination, not a recommendation to visit, always check current official advice first.
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Weather & timing in Sudan RIGHT NOW 24°C partly cloudy
Best Jul, Sep–Oct · Shoulder Jan, Jun, Aug
Units
Next 7 days
Forecast · Met Office · updated 13 Nov · Powered by Met Office data
Typical · climate data
Best time to visit
November – February
Units
Spring (Mar–May)
What to expect — Daytime highs average about 39°C with overnight lows near 25°C, and it stays largely dry.
What's best — Peak heat.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
What to expect — Daytime highs average about 38°C with overnight lows near 28°C, and it stays largely dry.
What's best — Peak heat.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
What to expect — Daytime highs average about 38°C with overnight lows near 25°C, and it stays largely dry.
What's best — Peak heat.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
What to expect — Daytime highs average about 31°C with overnight lows near 17°C, and it stays largely dry.
What's best — Dry season.
- Sudan Meteorological Authority · National service
Know before you go
The practical back-matter — safety, drones and the essentials, in one place.
Safety
Official UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office guidance is the definitive source — check it close to your travel dates.