Jebel Sahaba

Cemetery Prehistoric cemetery with evidence of early interpersonal violence

Jebel Sahaba is an archaeological burial site in Sudan where prehistoric skeletons show perimortem trauma; the location is primarily of interest to specialists studying early interpersonal violence and mortuary practice.

Best Time to Visit Jebel Sahaba #

Best visited in the cooler winter months (November-February) when desert daytime temperatures are much milder.

Winter (best)

Nov-Feb · ~15-30°C daytime

Milder desert temperatures make travel and outdoor visits much more comfortable.

Summer (to avoid)

Apr-Sep · ~35-45°C

Very hot conditions that can make outdoor visits difficult; avoid strenuous activity during the day.

Shoulder seasons

Mar & Oct · ~25-35°C

Transitional temperatures that are more manageable than peak summer heat.

Weather & Climate near Jebel Sahaba #

Climate

Jebel Sahaba's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in August) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 10°C to 39°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 102 Unhealthy (Sg)

Best Time to Visit

AprilMaySeptember

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

46°

Warmest Month

1°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

11° – 23°

40%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

0 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.4

UV Index

High

10.9h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Mild

18°C

Temperature

12° – 25°

31%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

0 mm

Rainfall

3.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.8

UV Index

Very High

11.3h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 15°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

15° – 29°

23%

Humidity

Dry

Weather

0 mm

Rainfall

3.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.3

UV Index

Extreme

11.9h daylight

April

April is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

27°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

20° – 34°

19%

Humidity

Dry

Weather

0 mm

Rainfall

3.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.6

UV Index

Extreme

12.5h daylight

May

May is hot with highs of 38°C and lows of 24°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

31°

Feels Like Hot

31°C

Temperature

24° – 38°

18%

Humidity

Dry

Weather

0 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.6

UV Index

Extreme

13.0h daylight

June

June is hot with highs of 39°C and lows of 26°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

32°

Feels Like Hot

32°C

Temperature

26° – 39°

18%

Humidity

Dry

Weather

0 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.6

UV Index

Extreme

13.3h daylight

July

July is hot with highs of 39°C and lows of 26°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

33°

Feels Like Hot

33°C

Temperature

26° – 39°

19%

Humidity

Dry

Weather

0 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.7

UV Index

Extreme

13.2h daylight

August

August is the hottest month with highs of 39°C and lows of 26°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

33°

Feels Like Hot

33°C

Temperature

26° – 39°

21%

Humidity

Dry

Weather

1 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.5

UV Index

Extreme

12.7h daylight

September

September is hot with highs of 38°C and lows of 26°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

32°

Feels Like Hot

32°C

Temperature

26° – 38°

22%

Humidity

Dry

Weather

0 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.3

UV Index

Extreme

12.2h daylight

October

October is hot with highs of 35°C and lows of 23°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

29°

Feels Like Hot

29°C

Temperature

23° – 35°

27%

Humidity

Dry

Weather

0 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.8

UV Index

Very High

11.5h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

17° – 28°

36%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

0 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.5

UV Index

High

11.0h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Mild

18°C

Temperature

12° – 24°

42%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

0 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.3

UV Index

High

10.7h daylight

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