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.

Khalifa House Museum at a Glance#

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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.

High season - cooler months (best for visiting)

November-February · ~15-35°C

More comfortable temperatures for indoor and outdoor visits and generally the busiest period for tourists and locals.

Low season - hottest months (fewer visitors)

April-June · ~35-45°C+

Very hot daytime heat leads to lower visitor numbers; mornings are the best time to visit the museum if you come in this period.

Shoulder periods

March & October · ~25-35°C

Transitional months with moderate crowds and increasingly comfortable conditions compared with the peak heat.

Weather & Climate near Khalifa House Museum#

Climate

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.

Air Quality: AQI 108 Unhealthy (Sg)

Best Time to Visit

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Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

47°

Warmest Month

6°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

Month	Comfort	Temp	Feels	Rain	Sky	Humidity	Wind	UV	Daylight
January	Ideal	15° - 31°	23°	0 mm	clear	26%	3.1 m/s	1.7 very high	11.2h
February	Ideal	16° - 33°	24°	0 mm	clear	21%	3.2 m/s	2.0 extreme	11.5h
March	Ideal	19° - 37°	28°	0 mm	clear	15%	3.3 m/s	2.4 extreme	11.9h
April	Ideal	23° - 40°	32°	0 mm	clear	14%	2.6 m/s	2.6 extreme	12.4h
May	Excellent	26° - 42°	34°	2 mm	clear	18%	2.5 m/s	2.5 extreme	12.7h
June	Excellent	26° - 41°	34°	7 mm	mostly sunny	24%	2.3 m/s	2.5 extreme	12.9h
July	Excellent	25° - 38°	32°	40 mm	mostly sunny	41%	3.0 m/s	2.5 extreme	12.8h
August	Very Good	24° - 37°	33°	55 mm	some cloud	54%	2.5 m/s	2.4 extreme	12.5h
September	Excellent	25° - 39°	33°	20 mm	mostly sunny	44%	2.3 m/s	2.4 extreme	12.1h
October	Ideal	25° - 39°	32°	3 mm	clear	29%	2.2 m/s	2.1 extreme	11.7h
November	Ideal	20° - 35°	28°	0 mm	clear	25%	2.9 m/s	1.7 very high	11.3h
December	Ideal	16° - 32°	24°	0 mm	clear	29%	3.1 m/s	1.6 very high	11.1h