El Fasher climate
El Fasher (Sudan) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 27 °C80 °F, and about 234 mm9.2 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
El Fasher climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2984 | 1151 | 2068 | 00.0 |
| Feb | 3290 | 1457 | 2374 | 00.0 |
| Mar | 3596 | 1763 | 2679 | 00.0 |
| Apr | 38100 | 2069 | 2984 | 00.0 |
| May | 39102 | 2374 | 3188 | 90.3 |
| Jun | 38101 | 2576 | 3189 | 130.5 |
| Jul | 3696 | 2474 | 3085 | 662.6 |
| Aug | 3493 | 2272 | 2882 | 1034.1 |
| Sep | 3596 | 2272 | 2984 | 341.4 |
| Oct | 3596 | 2069 | 2882 | 80.3 |
| Nov | 3290 | 1559 | 2474 | 00.0 |
| Dec | 2984 | 1152 | 2068 | 00.0 |
| Year | 39102 | 1151 | 2780 | 2349.2 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22% | 20% | 6.2 | 11:24 |
| Feb | 17% | 23% | 6.7 | 11:41 |
| Mar | 13% | 30% | 7.2 | 12:01 |
| Apr | 12% | 35% | 7.5 | 12:25 |
| May | 17% | 43% | 7.3 | 12:45 |
| Jun | 29% | 52% | 6.9 | 12:55 |
| Jul | 47% | 62% | 6.3 | 12:51 |
| Aug | 57% | 63% | 6.0 | 12:34 |
| Sep | 47% | 56% | 6.4 | 12:11 |
| Oct | 29% | 36% | 6.4 | 11:48 |
| Nov | 23% | 17% | 6.3 | 11:29 |
| Dec | 25% | 16% | 6.0 | 11:19 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of El Fasher is like
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 38 °C101 °F and a low of 25 °C76 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 29 °C84 °F and lows 11 °C51 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 11.7 °C21.1 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is dry, with about 234 mm9.2 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 87% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: October–June. The wettest month is August (103 mm4.1 in), the driest is January (0 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 12% in April to 57% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 16%) are typical of December. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 8 km/h (5 mph) in September to 13 km/h (8 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 11.3 hours in December to 12.9 hours in June.
Best time to visit El Fasher
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are December and January: average highs of 29 °C84 °F to 29 °C84 °F with 0 mm0.0 in to 0 mm0.0 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is May, which is hot, with average highs of 39 °C102 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for El Fasher
- Wetter months (July–September) — highs 3493 to 36 °C96 °F, lows 2272 to 24 °C74 °F, about 68 mm2.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Drier months (October–June) — highs 2984 to 39 °C102 °F, lows 1151 to 25 °C76 °F, about 3 mm0.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How El Fasher compares
Compared with Nyala, about 183 km to the south, El Fasher is on average 0.6 °C1.1 °F cooler and receives 46% less precipitation (234 mm9.2 in vs 430 mm17 in). The difference is largest in January (2.5 °C4.6 °F cooler).
Of the 18 places in Sudan covered by World Climates, El Fasher is the 17th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 15th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Sudan climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Zinder (Niger, BSh), Agadez (Niger, BWh) and Abéché (Chad, BWh).
Nearby places
- Nyala 183 km · 27 °C81 °F · 430 mm17 in
- El Daein 255 km · 28 °C83 °F · 469 mm18 in
- Gereida 263 km · 28 °C83 °F · 468 mm18 in
- Al-Junaynah 314 km · 26 °C79 °F · 494 mm19 in
- An Nuhud 349 km · 27 °C81 °F · 420 mm17 in
- Abéché 488 km · 28 °C83 °F · 400 mm16 in
- El Obeid 529 km · 27 °C81 °F · 363 mm14 in
- Winejok 567 km · 29 °C84 °F · 903 mm36 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in El Fasher?
June is the warmest month in El Fasher, with an average high of 38 °C (101 °F) and an average low of 25 °C (76 °F).
What is the coldest month in El Fasher?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 29 °C (84 °F) and an average low of 11 °C (51 °F).
When does it rain the most in El Fasher?
August is the wettest month with about 103 mm (4.1 in) of precipitation; January is the driest with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit El Fasher?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are December and January.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.