Nyala climate
Nyala (Sudan) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 27 °C81 °F, and about 430 mm17 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Nyala climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3188 | 1456 | 2272 | 00.0 |
| Feb | 3594 | 1662 | 2578 | 00.0 |
| Mar | 3799 | 2067 | 2883 | 00.0 |
| Apr | 39102 | 2272 | 3187 | 10.0 |
| May | 39102 | 2576 | 3289 | 130.5 |
| Jun | 3799 | 2577 | 3188 | 341.3 |
| Jul | 3391 | 2272 | 2882 | 1315.2 |
| Aug | 3188 | 2271 | 2679 | 1485.8 |
| Sep | 3391 | 2171 | 2781 | 793.1 |
| Oct | 3595 | 2169 | 2882 | 230.9 |
| Nov | 3493 | 1762 | 2577 | 00.0 |
| Dec | 3188 | 1457 | 2373 | 00.0 |
| Year | 39102 | 1456 | 2781 | 43017 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18% | 22% | 6.3 | 11:29 |
| Feb | 15% | 25% | 6.7 | 11:44 |
| Mar | 12% | 28% | 7.1 | 12:02 |
| Apr | 13% | 36% | 7.3 | 12:23 |
| May | 24% | 45% | 7.0 | 12:41 |
| Jun | 42% | 61% | 6.4 | 12:50 |
| Jul | 61% | 69% | 5.8 | 12:46 |
| Aug | 70% | 69% | 5.6 | 12:31 |
| Sep | 63% | 60% | 6.0 | 12:11 |
| Oct | 41% | 41% | 6.3 | 11:50 |
| Nov | 24% | 18% | 6.3 | 11:33 |
| Dec | 21% | 18% | 6.1 | 11:25 |
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 Nyala is like
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 39 °C102 °F and a low of 25 °C76 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 31 °C88 °F and lows 14 °C56 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 9.5 °C17.1 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 430 mm17 in. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 83% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: November–May. The wettest month is August (148 mm5.8 in), the driest is January (0 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 12% in March to 70% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 18%) are typical of December. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (4 mph) in September to 15 km/h (10 mph) in February. Daylight lasts from about 11.4 hours in December to 12.8 hours in June.
Best time to visit Nyala
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are December and January: average highs of 31 °C88 °F to 31 °C88 °F with 0 mm0.0 in to 0 mm0.0 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is April, 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 Nyala
- Wetter months (July–September) — highs 3188 to 33 °C91 °F, lows 2171 to 22 °C72 °F, about 120 mm4.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Drier months (October–June) — highs 3188 to 39 °C102 °F, lows 1456 to 25 °C77 °F, about 8 mm0.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Nyala compares
Of the 18 places in Sudan covered by World Climates, Nyala is the 16th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 8th 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: Gashua (Nigeria, BSh), Abéché (Chad, BWh) and Nguru (Nigeria, BSh).
Nearby places
- Gereida 91 km · 28 °C83 °F · 468 mm18 in
- El Daein 150 km · 28 °C83 °F · 469 mm18 in
- El Fasher 183 km · 27 °C80 °F · 234 mm9.2 in
- Al-Junaynah 307 km · 26 °C79 °F · 494 mm19 in
- An Nuhud 393 km · 27 °C81 °F · 420 mm17 in
- Winejok 448 km · 29 °C84 °F · 903 mm36 in
- Abéché 481 km · 28 °C83 °F · 400 mm16 in
- Wau 591 km · 28 °C83 °F · 1,032 mm41 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Nyala?
May is the warmest month in Nyala, with an average high of 39 °C (102 °F) and an average low of 25 °C (76 °F).
What is the coldest month in Nyala?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 31 °C (88 °F) and an average low of 14 °C (56 °F).
When does it rain the most in Nyala?
August is the wettest month with about 148 mm (5.8 in) of precipitation; January is the driest with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Nyala?
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.