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Kosti

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Updated Friday, October 30, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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82/100
Should I visit Kosti?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises avoiding all travel to parts of Sudan.

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  • No high-severity wording detected in the supplied advisory
  • Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
  • Avoid all travel to parts of Sudan per FCDO advisories.

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Kosti month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Kosti are typically January, August and December, with average daytime highs around 33–35°C. April is usually the warmest month (average high 41°C), January the coldest (average low 20°C), and August the wettest (about 87 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January33.719.6011.0
February35.721.1011.4
March39.324.1011.8
April41.026.3011.8
May40.427.6411.4
June38.527.41210.6
July35.425.5399.2
August32.924.2879.1
September35.625.21910.1
October37.926.1410.8
November37.324.2011.0
December34.821.2010.9

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People and places shaping Kosti

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Past and future events in Kosti

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Founding of Kosti

    Founded shortly after 1899 by Greek merchant Konstantinos Mourikis.

  2. Opening of White Nile Railway Bridge

    Began active operation in 1910 across the White Nile at Kosti.

Current public leadership

  • Gamar Aldin Fadl Almula

    White Nile Governor urging weed removal to prevent floods and secure Kosti's drinking water.

People associated with this place

  • Kosti Katajamäki

    Finnish rally driver associated with the name Kosti.

  • Kosti Manibe Ngai

    South Sudanese politician associated with the Sudan People's Liberation Army/Movement.

Historical figures

  • Konstantinos "Kostas" Mourikis

    Greek merchant who founded Kosti shortly after 1899 by setting up a store on the White Nile.

Local business and employers

No locally headquartered business or major employer has passed the source checks for Kosti yet.

Newspapers and local media

No local newspaper or media outlet has passed the source checks for Kosti yet.

Buildings and landmarks

  • White Nile

    River flowing alongside Kosti, serving as a key geographic and transportation convergence point.

  • Kosti bridge

    Bridge located upstream from Kūstī providing railway and vehicular connectivity.

  • Coptic Orthodox Church in Kosti

    Religious landmark located within the city.

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01 · Overview

Kosti, in brief

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02 · History

How Kosti took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Kosti

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Kosti

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Kosti

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Kosti

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Kosti

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08 · Questions

Questions about Kosti

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kosti

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Kosti located and what are its coordinates?

Kosti is situated in Sudan at geographic coordinates 13.1629, 32.6635, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Kosti?

Kosti has a recorded population of approximately 345,068 and observes the Africa/Khartoum time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Kosti?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Kosti include AR-SD, English, FIA, with SDG used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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