When to go
The best time to travel to Sudan is
winter, and in particular, the months of December and January. There is sunny weather everywhere, except on the the Red Sea coast, where there can be a bit of cloudiness and some showers. In the south and the east, it's hot during the day, but generally cool at night, while in the north, it can get cold at night.
By February, the temperature begins to rise across the country, and in the south, where it was already intense, it becomes scorching.
What to pack
In
winter: bring light-colored clothing, light and long shirts and pants of natural fibers (cotton, linen), especially in the south, where it is hot even in winter; turban for the desert and the wind from the desert, sunglasses (even graduated instead of contact lenses), a jacket and a sweater for the evening, and desert boots or sandals. For the Red Sea coast, light clothing, a sweatshirt for the evening, and a raincoat or umbrella. When going to the reef, you can bring snorkeling equipment, including water shoes or rubber-soled shoes.
In
summer: for the inland areas, bring lightweight clothes, long and made of natural fabric (cotton or linen), a desert turban; possibly a sweater and a sleeping bag for outdoor overnight stays. For the south, light clothes, a light raincoat or umbrella for the rains, a light sweatshirt. For the Red Sea coast, lightweight clothes. When going to the reef, you can bring snorkeling equipment, including water shoes or rubber-soled shoes. It's better for women to avoid shorts and miniskirts.
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Sudan