UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Khartoum, Sudan 
will be up to 10.4, indicating a very high level of sun exposure for the average person. Check our tips for today to make sure you're safe in the sun.
Last checked: 2025-06-22
With a UV index of 10.4 in Khartoum, it's crucial to safeguard your skin from harmful UV rays. Protect yourself by minimizing sun exposure, wearing protective clothing, and applying SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours.
Khartoum's UV index is very high, especially during the hot months from March to June, often reaching extreme levels above 10. The sun is strong most of the year, with less intensity in the cooler months.
Khartoum has a hot desert climate with very hot summers and mild winters. Rain falls mainly from July to September, but it is usually very little. Most of the year is dry and sunny, with very little cloud cover.
Compared to nearby countries like Egypt and Ethiopia, Khartoum is hotter and drier overall. It has fewer rainy days than Ethiopia but more than Egypt. Its temperatures are higher than many parts of Sudan's southern regions.
See the UV index hour by hour for Khartoum, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.