ʿAydhabʿAydhab at a Glance
About ʿAydhab
‘Aydhab (Aydhab) is the site of a former Red Sea port located on the western shore of the Red Sea in what is now Sudan’s Red Sea State. It was an important medieval trading and pilgrimage harbour and today survives as a coastal ruin rather than an inhabited town.
The site’s visible remains reflect its past role in regional maritime routes and pilgrimage traffic to the Arabian Peninsula; there are limited modern facilities on site and access is often by road along the coastal plain. The location is chiefly visited for historical and archaeological interest rather than regular tourist services.
Geographically it lies on the Red Sea coast of Sudan within the Red Sea State, set along the coastal plain that fronts the Red Sea.
- Historic ruins: The site is the location of historic medieval port ruins on the Red Sea coast and is primarily of archaeological and historical interest rather than a developed tourist destination.
Best Time to Visit ʿAydhab
Coastal Red Sea locations are best visited outside the peak summer heat; sea routes and ports are more active in shoulder seasons.
Weather & Climate near ʿAydhab
Tropical climate with very hot summers (peaking in August) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 16°C to 38°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Ideal | 16° - 26° | 21° | 1 mm | some cloud | 64% | 3.6 m/s | 1.1 high | 10.8h |
| February | Ideal | 16° - 26° | 21° | 0 mm | some cloud | 63% | 3.9 m/s | 1.5 high | 11.3h |
| March | Ideal | 17° - 28° | 23° | 0 mm | mostly sunny | 60% | 3.7 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.9h |
| April | Ideal | 20° - 32° | 26° | 1 mm | mostly sunny | 56% | 3.7 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.6h |
| May | Ideal | 22° - 33° | 28° | 1 mm | mostly sunny | 51% | 3.6 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 13.1h |
| June | Excellent | 25° - 37° | 32° | 0 mm | mostly sunny | 47% | 3.6 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 13.4h |
| July | Excellent | 25° - 38° | 33° | 0 mm | some cloud | 45% | 3.3 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 13.2h |
| August | Excellent | 26° - 38° | 34° | 0 mm | some cloud | 48% | 3.3 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.8h |
| September | Excellent | 24° - 35° | 32° | 0 mm | mostly sunny | 57% | 3.5 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Excellent | 23° - 33° | 30° | 4 mm | mostly sunny | 65% | 3.4 m/s | 1.5 very high | 11.5h |
| November | Ideal | 20° - 29° | 24° | 17 mm | mostly sunny | 66% | 3.7 m/s | 1.2 high | 10.9h |
| December | Ideal | 17° - 26° | 21° | 4 mm | some cloud | 65% | 3.3 m/s | 1.0 high | 10.7h |