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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Would you visit or live in Port Sudan?
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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.
high source confidence · current planning signal, not a personal-safety guaranteeSee the evidence and calculation
- 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 · 2016–2025
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.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.1 | 20.3 | 25 | 9.1 |
| February | 26.6 | 19.9 | 8 | 10.0 |
| March | 29.0 | 21.2 | 1 | 11.0 |
| April | 31.6 | 23.7 | 2 | 11.5 |
| May | 35.2 | 26.2 | 1 | 12.2 |
| June | 39.0 | 28.3 | 0 | 12.1 |
| July | 41.6 | 30.5 | 1 | 11.2 |
| August | 41.6 | 31.2 | 2 | 10.7 |
| September | 38.2 | 28.8 | 0 | 10.9 |
| October | 33.6 | 26.5 | 13 | 10.8 |
| November | 30.0 | 24.5 | 45 | 9.8 |
| December | 27.8 | 22.3 | 33 | 8.9 |
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People and places shaping Port Sudan
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Research updated Thursday, September 10, 2026Past and future events in Port Sudan
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Previously
- 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.
- Documented history · 1977
An oil pipeline was built between the port and Khartoum in 1977.
- 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.
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- Wingee Shipping Agency
- Wikidata structured records for Port Sudan
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01 · OverviewPort Sudan, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Port Sudan took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Port Sudan
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Port Sudan
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Port Sudan
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Port Sudan
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Port Sudan
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Port Sudan
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port Sudan
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01 · Q&AWhere 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&AWhat 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&AWhat 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&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Port Sudan?
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