Suakin weather in October
In October, Suakin sees average daytime highs of 31°C and overnight lows near 26°C, with 18 mm of rain across 4.8 wet days and about 11.6 hours of daylight. It is the 6th-warmest and 5th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 33°C in the first days to 29°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 79% of the time in October, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 48 min at the start of October to 11 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is Suakin's 5th-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Suakin's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 31°
- 6th warmest
- Overnight low
- 26°
- 8th coldest
- Rainfall
- 18 mm
- 4.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 36 min
- 6:29 AM – 6:02 PM
- Cloud cover
- 23%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 11 km/h
- 9th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.54 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.4
- out of 10
Suakin is port in north-eastern Sudan on the west coast of the Red Sea.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in October
Highs ease over the month, from about 33°C in the first days to 29°C by the end.
A typical October day in Suakin reaches about 31°C in the afternoon and slips back to 26°C overnight — a 5°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 30°C and 33°C. Set against its neighbours, October runs about 4°C cooler than September and about 4°C warmer than November.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Avg low (°C) | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 28 |
| 2 | 33 | 27 |
| 3 | 33 | 27 |
| 4 | 33 | 27 |
| 5 | 33 | 27 |
| 6 | 32 | 27 |
| 7 | 32 | 27 |
| 8 | 32 | 27 |
| 9 | 32 | 27 |
| 10 | 32 | 27 |
| 11 | 32 | 27 |
| 12 | 32 | 27 |
| 13 | 31 | 27 |
| 14 | 31 | 27 |
| 15 | 31 | 26 |
| 16 | 31 | 26 |
| 17 | 31 | 26 |
| 18 | 31 | 26 |
| 19 | 31 | 26 |
| 20 | 31 | 26 |
| 21 | 30 | 26 |
| 22 | 30 | 26 |
| 23 | 30 | 26 |
| 24 | 30 | 26 |
| 25 | 30 | 26 |
| 26 | 30 | 26 |
| 27 | 30 | 26 |
| 28 | 30 | 26 |
| 29 | 29 | 25 |
| 30 | 29 | 25 |
| 31 | 29 | 25 |
How October really feels in Suakin
Once humidity and wind are folded in, October 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 October is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Suakin weather by month
How October compares with the rest of the year at a glance. October is the 6th-warmest and 5th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23° / 20° | 70 | 13.7 | 11 | 6.3 |
| Feb | 24° / 20° | 30 | 7.7 | 11.4 | 7.4 |
| Mar | 26° / 21° | 7 | 2.1 | 11.9 | 8.6 |
| Apr | 29° / 23° | 5 | 1 | 12.4 | 7.6 |
| May | 32° / 26° | 1 | 0.5 | 12.9 | 5.2 |
| Jun | 36° / 29° | 0 | 0 | 13.1 | 3.0 |
| Jul | 38° / 30° | 5 | 1.5 | 13 | 1.5 |
| Aug | 38° / 30° | 6 | 1.6 | 12.6 | 1.6 |
| Sep | 35° / 29° | 1 | 0.3 | 12.1 | 3.4 |
| Oct | 31° / 26° | 18 | 4.8 | 11.6 | 5.4 |
| Nov | 27° / 24° | 90 | 16.7 | 11.1 | 5.4 |
| Dec | 25° / 22° | 122 | 18.9 | 10.9 | 5.5 |
Cloud cover in October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 79% of the time in October.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 13% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 8%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 98 | 98 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 94 | 94 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 88 | 88 | 86 | 85 | 85 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 81 |
| Cloudier (%) | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 98 | 2 |
| 2 | 98 | 2 |
| 3 | 97 | 3 |
| 4 | 97 | 3 |
| 5 | 97 | 3 |
| 6 | 97 | 3 |
| 7 | 97 | 3 |
| 8 | 97 | 3 |
| 9 | 97 | 3 |
| 10 | 97 | 3 |
| 11 | 96 | 4 |
| 12 | 96 | 4 |
| 13 | 96 | 4 |
| 14 | 94 | 6 |
| 15 | 94 | 6 |
| 16 | 93 | 7 |
| 17 | 93 | 7 |
| 18 | 92 | 8 |
| 19 | 92 | 8 |
| 20 | 90 | 10 |
| 21 | 90 | 10 |
| 22 | 89 | 11 |
| 23 | 88 | 12 |
| 24 | 88 | 12 |
| 25 | 86 | 14 |
| 26 | 85 | 15 |
| 27 | 85 | 15 |
| 28 | 83 | 17 |
| 29 | 83 | 17 |
| 30 | 82 | 18 |
| 31 | 81 | 19 |
Chance of precipitation in October
Suakin gets around 18 mm of rain over 4.8 wet days in October. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 16% and peaks near 37% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 37 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
| 2 | 2 |
| 3 | 2 |
| 4 | 3 |
| 5 | 3 |
| 6 | 4 |
| 7 | 5 |
| 8 | 6 |
| 9 | 7 |
| 10 | 8 |
| 11 | 9 |
| 12 | 10 |
| 13 | 11 |
| 14 | 13 |
| 15 | 14 |
| 16 | 15 |
| 17 | 16 |
| 18 | 17 |
| 19 | 19 |
| 20 | 20 |
| 21 | 21 |
| 22 | 23 |
| 23 | 24 |
| 24 | 25 |
| 25 | 27 |
| 26 | 28 |
| 27 | 30 |
| 28 | 32 |
| 29 | 33 |
| 30 | 35 |
| 31 | 37 |
Humidity in October
Most of October feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, October lands in the oppressive band about 47% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 94% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfortable (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Humid (%) | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Muggy (%) | 34 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Oppressive (%) | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 43 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 53 | 55 | 56 | 58 | 60 | 61 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 67 | 68 |
| Miserable (%) | 18 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 21 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 14 | 34 | 32 | 18 |
| 2 | 2 | 13 | 33 | 33 | 19 |
| 3 | 2 | 12 | 32 | 33 | 21 |
| 4 | 2 | 11 | 30 | 34 | 23 |
| 5 | 2 | 10 | 29 | 34 | 25 |
| 6 | 1 | 9 | 28 | 35 | 27 |
| 7 | 1 | 8 | 26 | 35 | 29 |
| 8 | 1 | 7 | 25 | 35 | 31 |
| 9 | 1 | 7 | 23 | 36 | 33 |
| 10 | 1 | 6 | 22 | 37 | 34 |
| 11 | 1 | 5 | 21 | 38 | 35 |
| 12 | 1 | 5 | 20 | 39 | 36 |
| 13 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 40 | 37 |
| 14 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 41 | 37 |
| 15 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 43 | 37 |
| 16 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 44 | 37 |
| 17 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 46 | 37 |
| 18 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 48 | 36 |
| 19 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 50 | 36 |
| 20 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 52 | 35 |
| 21 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 53 | 34 |
| 22 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 55 | 33 |
| 23 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 56 | 32 |
| 24 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 58 | 31 |
| 25 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 60 | 29 |
| 26 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 61 | 28 |
| 27 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 63 | 26 |
| 28 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 64 | 25 |
| 29 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 65 | 24 |
| 30 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 67 | 22 |
| 31 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 68 | 21 |
Wind in October
Winds average 11 km/h in October.
Across October, daily wind ranges from about 9 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) | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 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 | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | calm |
| 2 | 10 | calm |
| 3 | 10 | calm |
| 4 | 10 | calm |
| 5 | 10 | calm |
| 6 | 10 | calm |
| 7 | 10 | calm |
| 8 | 10 | calm |
| 9 | 10 | calm |
| 10 | 10 | calm |
| 11 | 10 | calm |
| 12 | 10 | calm |
| 13 | 10 | 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 | 12 | calm |
| 25 | 12 | calm |
| 26 | 12 | calm |
| 27 | 12 | calm |
| 28 | 12 | calm |
| 29 | 12 | light breeze |
| 30 | 12 | light breeze |
| 31 | 12 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in October
Daylight runs from about 11 h 48 min at the start of October to 11 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 30 minutes over October. Sunrise moves from 6:25 AM to 6:35 AM, and sunset from 6:14 PM to 5:53 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:35 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:13 | 6:12 | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:08 | 6:07 | 6:06 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:01 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 5:59 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:56 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:53 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.8 | 6:25 | 6:14 |
| 2 | 11.8 | 6:25 | 6:14 |
| 3 | 11.8 | 6:25 | 6:13 |
| 4 | 11.8 | 6:26 | 6:12 |
| 5 | 11.8 | 6:26 | 6:11 |
| 6 | 11.7 | 6:26 | 6:10 |
| 7 | 11.7 | 6:26 | 6:09 |
| 8 | 11.7 | 6:27 | 6:09 |
| 9 | 11.7 | 6:27 | 6:08 |
| 10 | 11.7 | 6:27 | 6:07 |
| 11 | 11.6 | 6:27 | 6:06 |
| 12 | 11.6 | 6:28 | 6:05 |
| 13 | 11.6 | 6:28 | 6:05 |
| 14 | 11.6 | 6:28 | 6:04 |
| 15 | 11.6 | 6:29 | 6:03 |
| 16 | 11.6 | 6:29 | 6:02 |
| 17 | 11.5 | 6:29 | 6:02 |
| 18 | 11.5 | 6:30 | 6:01 |
| 19 | 11.5 | 6:30 | 6:00 |
| 20 | 11.5 | 6:30 | 6:00 |
| 21 | 11.5 | 6:31 | 5:59 |
| 22 | 11.5 | 6:31 | 5:58 |
| 23 | 11.4 | 6:32 | 5:58 |
| 24 | 11.4 | 6:32 | 5:57 |
| 25 | 11.4 | 6:32 | 5:57 |
| 26 | 11.4 | 6:33 | 5:56 |
| 27 | 11.4 | 6:33 | 5:55 |
| 28 | 11.4 | 6:34 | 5:55 |
| 29 | 11.3 | 6:34 | 5:54 |
| 30 | 11.3 | 6:35 | 5:54 |
| 31 | 11.3 | 6:35 | 5:53 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 5.54 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.4 kWh/m² to a high of 7.35 kWh/m² in May across the year — October's 5.54 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.8 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Suakin
None of Suakin's seasonal hazards are active in October. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Suakin sees seasonal dust haze (May–September), heaviest in July.
Is October a good time to visit Suakin?
Our two travel scores rate October for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
October is a reasonable time to visit Suakin for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Suakin in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, Suakin sees daytime highs around 31°C and nights near 26°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: sun protection. About 5 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Suakin in October
The nearest coast averages about 31°C in October — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in September at about 31°C and coldest in February near 25°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 27 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | Warm |
| Feb | 25 | Warm |
| Mar | 26 | Warm |
| Apr | 27 | Warm |
| May | 29 | Tropical |
| Jun | 30 | Tropical |
| Jul | 31 | Tropical |
| Aug | 31 | Tropical |
| Sep | 31 | Tropical |
| Oct | 31 | Tropical |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 27 | Warm |
UV index in Suakin in October
Clear-sky midday UV in October peaks around 9 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Suakin peaks around April 20 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 12 at about 6 (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) | 8 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 6 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | High |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Very high |
| Feb | 10 | Extreme |
| Mar | 11 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 10 | Very high |
| Oct | 9 | Very high |
| Nov | 7 | High |
| Dec | 6 | High |
Air quality in Suakin in October
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where October falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Suakin is worst in July — around 38 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 2.4× the cleanest month (October, 16 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) | 27 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 21 | 28 | 38 | 36 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 22 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | Moderate |
| Feb | 26 | Moderate |
| Mar | 28 | Moderate |
| Apr | 26 | Moderate |
| May | 21 | Moderate |
| Jun | 28 | Moderate |
| Jul | 38 | Poor |
| Aug | 36 | Poor |
| Sep | 18 | Moderate |
| Oct | 16 | Moderate |
| Nov | 19 | Moderate |
| Dec | 22 | Moderate |
Where is Suakin?
Suakin sits at 19.1°N, 37.3°E, 4 m above sea level, in Sudan. The nearest listed city is Jubayt, 55 km away.
Topography around Suakin
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Suakin.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Suakin has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 31 m around an average of 7 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 415 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,629 m.
The land around Suakin is covered by bare terrain (77%) within 3 km, bare terrain (61%) and water (38%) within 16 km, and bare terrain (58%) and water (40%) 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 Suakin (19.1059°, 37.3321°, elevation 4 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. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. 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).