Khalifa House Museum
Museum Historic house museum in Omdurman, Sudan
The Khalifa House Museum in Khartoum State preserves artifacts from the Mahdist period; visitors see period rooms, historical displays and learn about Sudan’s 19th-century history.
How to Get to Khalifa House Museum #
The Khalifa House Museum (Beit al-Khalifa) is located in Omdurman, Khartoum State, on the west bank of the Nile opposite central Khartoum. From central Khartoum it is a short road drive of only a few kilometres into Omdurman; taxis and local minibuses (dabba/mini-bus services) run frequently between Khartoum and Omdurman.
If you are coming from elsewhere in Khartoum State, use road bridges or regular intercity buses that serve Omdurman and then take a short taxi ride within Omdurman to the museum.
Best Time to Visit Khalifa House Museum #
For the Khalifa House Museum, visit during the cooler months (November-February) when conditions are most comfortable and visitor services are most active.
Weather & Climate near Khalifa House Museum #
Khalifa House Museum's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in May) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 15°C to 42°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 15°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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February
February is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 16°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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March
March is warm with highs of 36°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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April
April is hot with highs of 40°C and lows of 23°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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May
May is the hottest month with highs of 42°C and lows of 26°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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June
June is hot with highs of 41°C and lows of 26°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 32°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 33°C. The wettest month with 55 mm of rain.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 32°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is hot with highs of 39°C and lows of 24°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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November
November is warm with highs of 35°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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December
December is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 16°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
