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Port Sudan

Decide whether to visit or live in Port Sudan, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.

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Updated Thursday, September 10, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Port Sudan?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

Avoid all travel to parts of Sudan, including Port Sudan, because of the risk of violence, kidnapping, and disruption to essential services.

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  • No high-severity wording detected in the supplied advisory
  • Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
  • armed conflict between Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces
  • risk of drone and artillery attacks
  • limited access to food, water and medical care

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Climate normals · 20162025

When to go: Port Sudan month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Port Sudan are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 26–28°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 42°C), February the coldest (average low 20°C), and November the wettest (about 45 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 20162025 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)
January26.120.3259.1
February26.619.9810.0
March29.021.2111.0
April31.623.7211.5
May35.226.2112.2
June39.028.3012.1
July41.630.5111.2
August41.631.2210.7
September38.228.8010.9
October33.626.51310.8
November30.024.5459.8
December27.822.3338.9

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What is being reported around Port Sudan

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People and places shaping Port Sudan

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Research updated Thursday, September 10, 2026
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Past and future events in Port Sudan

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1905

    Port Sudan was built between 1905 and 1909 by the administration of Anglo-Egyptian Sudan to replace Suakin—the historic, coral-choked Arab port.

  2. Documented history · 1977

    An oil pipeline was built between the port and Khartoum in 1977.

  3. De‑facto capital during civil war (2023‑2026)

    From April 2023 to January 2026 the Sudanese government largely operated from Port Sudan as a result of intense fighting in Khartoum, leading to it being described as a de facto capital.

Current public leadership

No current officeholder for Port Sudan has passed the source checks yet. The live layer will try again on its next refresh.

People associated with this place

  • Gawaher (Pop singer)

    Listed in the source as a person associated with notable people.

  • Ra'ouf Mus'ad (Playwright)

    Listed in the source as a person associated with notable people.

  • Abdel Karim al Kabli (singer)

    Listed in the source as a person associated with notable people.

Historical figures

No historical figure has been extracted from reliable context for Port Sudan yet.

Local business and employers

  • Port Sudan Stevedoring Company

    Public‑private partnership between Blue Water Logistics Company and Ports Engineering Company, subsidiary of Sudan Ports Corporation.

  • Wingee Shipping Agency

    Provides shipping services from its head office in Port Sudan and a branch in Khartoum, serving the main Sudanese seaports.

Newspapers and local media

  • Media related to Port Sudan at Wikimedia Commons

    Listed by the source as a local media outlet.

Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Port Sudan, in brief

Port Sudan is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Port Sudan took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Port Sudan

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Port Sudan

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Port Sudan

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Port Sudan

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Port Sudan

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08 · Questions

Questions about Port Sudan

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port Sudan

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

01 · Q&A

Where is Port Sudan located and what are its coordinates?

Port Sudan is situated in Sudan at geographic coordinates 19.6175, 37.2164 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Port Sudan?

Port Sudan has a recorded population of approximately 489,725 and observes the Africa/Khartoum time zone (SDG).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Port Sudan?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Port Sudan include ar-SD, en, fia, and the circulating currency is SDG.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Port Sudan?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Port Sudan, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.