Al-Fāw weather in May
In May, Al-Fāw sees average daytime highs of 41°C and overnight lows near 28°C, with 16 mm of rain across 4.7 wet days and about 12.6 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 41°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 65% of the time in May, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 30 min at the start of May to 12 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Al-Fāw's 7th-clearest and 10th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Al-Fāw's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 41°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 28°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 16 mm
- 4.7 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 42 min
- 6:20 AM – 6:59 PM
- Cloud cover
- 33%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 11 km/h
- 10th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.84 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 0.0
- out of 10
Temperature in May
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 41°C through the month.
A typical May day in Al-Fāw reaches about 41°C in the afternoon and slips back to 28°C overnight — a 13°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 38°C and 44°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs on par with April and about 2°C warmer than June.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Avg low (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42 | 28 |
| 2 | 42 | 28 |
| 3 | 42 | 28 |
| 4 | 42 | 28 |
| 5 | 42 | 28 |
| 6 | 42 | 28 |
| 7 | 42 | 28 |
| 8 | 42 | 28 |
| 9 | 42 | 28 |
| 10 | 42 | 28 |
| 11 | 42 | 28 |
| 12 | 42 | 28 |
| 13 | 41 | 28 |
| 14 | 41 | 28 |
| 15 | 41 | 28 |
| 16 | 41 | 28 |
| 17 | 41 | 28 |
| 18 | 41 | 29 |
| 19 | 41 | 29 |
| 20 | 41 | 29 |
| 21 | 41 | 29 |
| 22 | 41 | 29 |
| 23 | 41 | 29 |
| 24 | 41 | 29 |
| 25 | 41 | 28 |
| 26 | 41 | 28 |
| 27 | 41 | 28 |
| 28 | 40 | 28 |
| 29 | 40 | 28 |
| 30 | 40 | 28 |
| 31 | 40 | 28 |
How May really feels in Al-Fāw
Once humidity and wind are folded in, May averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in May is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Al-Fāw weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 2nd-warmest and 6th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34° / 20° | 0 | 0 | 11.3 | 4.1 |
| Feb | 36° / 21° | 0 | 0 | 11.5 | 2.6 |
| Mar | 39° / 24° | 0 | 0.1 | 11.9 | 0.6 |
| Apr | 41° / 27° | 2 | 0.7 | 12.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 41° / 28° | 16 | 4.7 | 12.6 | 0.0 |
| Jun | 39° / 28° | 25 | 6.8 | 12.8 | 0.5 |
| Jul | 36° / 26° | 76 | 15.8 | 12.8 | 1.9 |
| Aug | 33° / 24° | 104 | 15.9 | 12.5 | 2.8 |
| Sep | 36° / 25° | 48 | 9.4 | 12.1 | 2.3 |
| Oct | 38° / 26° | 20 | 5.3 | 11.7 | 1.4 |
| Nov | 37° / 24° | 0 | 0.1 | 11.3 | 1.8 |
| Dec | 35° / 21° | 0 | 0 | 11.2 | 3.5 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 65% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 17% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 18%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 87 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 |
| Cloudier (%) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 87 | 13 |
| 2 | 87 | 13 |
| 3 | 87 | 13 |
| 4 | 86 | 14 |
| 5 | 86 | 14 |
| 6 | 86 | 14 |
| 7 | 85 | 15 |
| 8 | 85 | 15 |
| 9 | 84 | 16 |
| 10 | 83 | 17 |
| 11 | 83 | 17 |
| 12 | 83 | 17 |
| 13 | 82 | 18 |
| 14 | 82 | 18 |
| 15 | 81 | 19 |
| 16 | 80 | 20 |
| 17 | 80 | 20 |
| 18 | 80 | 20 |
| 19 | 79 | 21 |
| 20 | 79 | 21 |
| 21 | 79 | 21 |
| 22 | 79 | 21 |
| 23 | 79 | 21 |
| 24 | 79 | 21 |
| 25 | 79 | 21 |
| 26 | 79 | 21 |
| 27 | 80 | 20 |
| 28 | 81 | 19 |
| 29 | 81 | 19 |
| 30 | 81 | 19 |
| 31 | 81 | 19 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Al-Fāw gets around 16 mm of rain over 4.7 wet days in May. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 14% and peaks near 22% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 6 |
| 2 | 6 |
| 3 | 7 |
| 4 | 7 |
| 5 | 8 |
| 6 | 8 |
| 7 | 8 |
| 8 | 9 |
| 9 | 9 |
| 10 | 10 |
| 11 | 10 |
| 12 | 11 |
| 13 | 11 |
| 14 | 12 |
| 15 | 12 |
| 16 | 13 |
| 17 | 14 |
| 18 | 15 |
| 19 | 15 |
| 20 | 16 |
| 21 | 17 |
| 22 | 18 |
| 23 | 19 |
| 24 | 20 |
| 25 | 21 |
| 26 | 21 |
| 27 | 22 |
| 28 | 22 |
| 29 | 22 |
| 30 | 22 |
| 31 | 21 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the dry band about 48% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 14% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 73 | 72 | 70 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 58 | 56 | 55 | 52 | 50 | 47 | 44 | 41 | 39 | 36 | 33 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 17 |
| Comfortable (%) | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
| Humid (%) | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 38 | 39 |
| Muggy (%) | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 |
| Oppressive (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 73 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 0 |
| 2 | 72 | 13 | 11 | 4 | 0 |
| 3 | 70 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 0 |
| 4 | 68 | 13 | 13 | 5 | 1 |
| 5 | 67 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 1 |
| 6 | 66 | 13 | 14 | 6 | 1 |
| 7 | 66 | 12 | 15 | 6 | 1 |
| 8 | 64 | 12 | 16 | 7 | 1 |
| 9 | 63 | 12 | 17 | 7 | 1 |
| 10 | 62 | 12 | 18 | 7 | 1 |
| 11 | 62 | 12 | 18 | 7 | 1 |
| 12 | 61 | 12 | 19 | 7 | 1 |
| 13 | 58 | 12 | 20 | 8 | 2 |
| 14 | 56 | 13 | 21 | 8 | 2 |
| 15 | 55 | 13 | 22 | 8 | 2 |
| 16 | 52 | 14 | 23 | 9 | 2 |
| 17 | 50 | 14 | 24 | 10 | 3 |
| 18 | 47 | 15 | 25 | 10 | 3 |
| 19 | 44 | 16 | 25 | 11 | 3 |
| 20 | 41 | 16 | 26 | 13 | 3 |
| 21 | 39 | 17 | 27 | 14 | 4 |
| 22 | 36 | 17 | 28 | 15 | 4 |
| 23 | 33 | 17 | 29 | 16 | 4 |
| 24 | 30 | 18 | 30 | 17 | 4 |
| 25 | 28 | 18 | 31 | 18 | 5 |
| 26 | 26 | 18 | 32 | 19 | 5 |
| 27 | 24 | 18 | 34 | 20 | 5 |
| 28 | 22 | 17 | 35 | 21 | 5 |
| 29 | 20 | 17 | 36 | 22 | 5 |
| 30 | 18 | 17 | 38 | 22 | 5 |
| 31 | 17 | 16 | 39 | 23 | 5 |
Wind in May
Winds average 11 km/h in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 11 km/h on the calmest days to 12 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | calm |
| 2 | 11 | calm |
| 3 | 11 | calm |
| 4 | 11 | calm |
| 5 | 11 | calm |
| 6 | 11 | calm |
| 7 | 11 | calm |
| 8 | 11 | calm |
| 9 | 11 | calm |
| 10 | 11 | calm |
| 11 | 11 | calm |
| 12 | 11 | calm |
| 13 | 11 | calm |
| 14 | 11 | calm |
| 15 | 11 | calm |
| 16 | 11 | calm |
| 17 | 11 | calm |
| 18 | 11 | calm |
| 19 | 11 | calm |
| 20 | 11 | calm |
| 21 | 11 | calm |
| 22 | 11 | calm |
| 23 | 11 | calm |
| 24 | 11 | calm |
| 25 | 11 | calm |
| 26 | 11 | calm |
| 27 | 11 | calm |
| 28 | 12 | calm |
| 29 | 12 | calm |
| 30 | 12 | calm |
| 31 | 12 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 12 h 30 min at the start of May to 12 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 18 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 6:26 AM to 6:18 AM, and sunset from 6:56 PM to 7:04 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:26 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:02 | 7:02 | 7:02 | 7:03 | 7:03 | 7:03 | 7:04 | 7:04 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.5 | 6:26 | 6:56 |
| 2 | 12.5 | 6:25 | 6:56 |
| 3 | 12.5 | 6:25 | 6:56 |
| 4 | 12.5 | 6:25 | 6:56 |
| 5 | 12.5 | 6:24 | 6:57 |
| 6 | 12.6 | 6:24 | 6:57 |
| 7 | 12.6 | 6:23 | 6:57 |
| 8 | 12.6 | 6:23 | 6:57 |
| 9 | 12.6 | 6:23 | 6:58 |
| 10 | 12.6 | 6:22 | 6:58 |
| 11 | 12.6 | 6:22 | 6:58 |
| 12 | 12.6 | 6:22 | 6:58 |
| 13 | 12.6 | 6:21 | 6:59 |
| 14 | 12.6 | 6:21 | 6:59 |
| 15 | 12.6 | 6:21 | 6:59 |
| 16 | 12.7 | 6:20 | 6:59 |
| 17 | 12.7 | 6:20 | 7:00 |
| 18 | 12.7 | 6:20 | 7:00 |
| 19 | 12.7 | 6:20 | 7:00 |
| 20 | 12.7 | 6:19 | 7:01 |
| 21 | 12.7 | 6:19 | 7:01 |
| 22 | 12.7 | 6:19 | 7:01 |
| 23 | 12.7 | 6:19 | 7:01 |
| 24 | 12.7 | 6:19 | 7:02 |
| 25 | 12.7 | 6:19 | 7:02 |
| 26 | 12.7 | 6:18 | 7:02 |
| 27 | 12.7 | 6:18 | 7:03 |
| 28 | 12.7 | 6:18 | 7:03 |
| 29 | 12.8 | 6:18 | 7:03 |
| 30 | 12.8 | 6:18 | 7:04 |
| 31 | 12.8 | 6:18 | 7:04 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 6.84 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.56 kWh/m² to a high of 7.38 kWh/m² in April across the year — May's 6.84 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.5 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Al-Fāw
In May, Al-Fāw sits inside its dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Al-Fāw sees seasonal dust haze (April–August), heaviest in June.
Is May a good time to visit Al-Fāw?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Al-Fāw.
What to pack for Al-Fāw in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Al-Fāw sees daytime highs around 41°C and nights near 28°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. About 5 days see rain.
UV index in Al-Fāw in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Al-Fāw peaks around March 21 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 12 at about 8 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 8 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Very high |
| Feb | 12 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 10 | Extreme |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 8 | Very high |
Air quality in Al-Fāw in May
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where May falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Al-Fāw is worst in March — around 44 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 2.2× the cleanest month (August, 21 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 39 | 40 | 44 | 41 | 32 | 26 | 21 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 30 |
| Level | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | Poor |
| Feb | 40 | Poor |
| Mar | 44 | Poor |
| Apr | 41 | Poor |
| May | 32 | Moderate |
| Jun | 26 | Moderate |
| Jul | 21 | Moderate |
| Aug | 21 | Moderate |
| Sep | 25 | Moderate |
| Oct | 27 | Moderate |
| Nov | 25 | Moderate |
| Dec | 30 | Moderate |
Where is Al-Fāw?
Al-Fāw sits at 14.1°N, 34.1°E, 442 m above sea level, in Sudan. The nearest listed city is Wad Medani, 70 km away.
Topography around Al-Fāw
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Al-Fāw.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Al-Fāw has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 155 m around an average of 431 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 212 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 300 m.
The land around Al-Fāw is covered by grassland (43%) and cropland (36%) within 3 km, cropland (83%) within 16 km, and cropland (85%) within 80 km.
Sudan travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 4
- Do Not Travel
- Power plugs
- Type C / D / F / G
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 215% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $1,165
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.1 / 10
- World Happiness, 2017
- Homicide rate
- 5.1
- per 100k, 2008
- Road deaths
- 26.8
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Low
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 421
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Al-Fāw (14.1078°, 34.092°, elevation 442 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).