Dongola, located in one of the hottest, sunniest, and driest regions in the world, sees 3,814 hours of sunshine per year. The city is located on the banks of the Nile in a hot desert climate. June is the hottest month of the year, reaching 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius), and the record high is 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius). The laid-back city is famous for its palm groves with hotels and restaurants mostly clustered on the main road. Visitors enjoy walks along the Nile to the ruins of the Temple of Kawa, which is almost totally buried under sand.
