El Obeid, Sudan experiences average highs of 35°C (95°F) and lows of 22°C (72°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 3 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 11 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
El Obeid, Sudan Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for El Obeid, Sudan. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: May–Oct At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
7.5/10
Best: January, February, March, November, December
UV Index
8
High
Temperature 35°C / 22°C
Feels Like 34°C / 20°C
Rainy Days 3
Rainfall 15 mm
Sunshine 11 h
Humidity 33%
Wind Speed 19 km/h
Dew Point 8°C
Hottest Month
39°C
May
Avg Low25°C
Rain2days
Coldest Month
15°C
January
Avg High29°C
Rain0days
Driest Month
0days
January
Avg High29°C
Avg Low15°C
Windiest Month
23 km/h
July (Gusts 42)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding June, July, August, September due to extreme heat.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:34
Daylight 12.9h
Sunset 18:28
Live conditions—
El Obeid on the map · live conditions
El Obeid, Sudan
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Sudan
- City
- El Obeid
- Population
- 393.3K
- Coordinates
- 13.18°, 30.22°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 38°C
Avg Low 23°C
Rain 1 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 35°C
Avg Low 25°C
Rain 8 days/mo
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 35°C
Avg Low 23°C
Rain 3 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 31°C
Avg Low 16°C
Rain 0 days/mo
3/3 best months
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 29°C / 15°C . Feb: 32°C / 17°C . Mar: 36°C / 21°C . Apr: 39°C / 23°C . May: 39°C / 25°C . Jun: 37°C / 26°C . Jul: 35°C / 25°C . Aug: 32°C / 23°C . Sep: 35°C / 24°C . Oct: 36°C / 24°C . Nov: 34°C / 21°C . Dec: 31°C / 17°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 0 mm. Feb: 0 mm. Mar: 0 mm. Apr: 0 mm. May: 6 mm. Jun: 19 mm. Jul: 37 mm. Aug: 85 mm. Sep: 28 mm. Oct: 6 mm. Nov: 0 mm. Dec: 0 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 23%. Feb: 18%. Mar: 12%. Apr: 12%. May: 23%. Jun: 41%. Jul: 56%. Aug: 66%. Sep: 58%. Oct: 35%. Nov: 23%. Dec: 26%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 20 km/h . Feb: 21 km/h . Mar: 20 km/h . Apr: 19 km/h . May: 18 km/h . Jun: 21 km/h . Jul: 23 km/h . Aug: 20 km/h . Sep: 17 km/h . Oct: 17 km/h . Nov: 19 km/h . Dec: 19 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 10h. Feb: 11h. Mar: 11h. Apr: 12h. May: 12h. Jun: 12h. Jul: 11h. Aug: 10h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 11h. Nov: 11h. Dec: 10h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 7. Feb: UV 8. Mar: UV 8. Apr: UV 9. May: UV 9. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 8. Oct: UV 8. Nov: UV 7. Dec: UV 6.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | May 2025 · 39°C | May · 39°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · 16°C | Jan · 15°C |
| Wettest month | Aug 2025 · 65 mm | Aug · 85 mm |
| Windiest month | Jul 2025 · 23 km/h | Jul · 23 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January best
Excellent 
February best
Excellent March best
Excellent April
Good May
Fair June
Fair July
Fair August
Fair September
Fair October
Good November best
Excellent December best
Excellent | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January best | 29°C / 15°C | 26°C / 11°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.4h Excellent | 23% Comfortable | 6.5 High | Excellent | View Details |
| February best | 32°C / 17°C | 28°C / 12°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.7h Excellent | 18% Comfortable | 7.5 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| March best | 36°C / 21°C | 33°C / 16°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 11.3h Excellent | 12% Comfortable | 8.3 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| April | 39°C / 23°C | 37°C / 19°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 11.7h Excellent | 12% Comfortable | 8.6 Very High | Good | View Details |
| May | 39°C / 25°C | 39°C / 23°C | 2days (6 mm) Excellent | 11.8h Excellent | 23% Comfortable | 8.5 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| June | 37°C / 26°C | 38°C / 26°C | 3days (19 mm) Excellent | 11.7h Excellent | 41% Moderate | 8.3 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| July | 35°C / 25°C | 36°C / 26°C | 8days (37 mm) Wet | 11.1h Excellent | 56% Moderate | 7.6 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| August | 32°C / 23°C | 35°C / 25°C | 13days (85 mm) Wet | 10.4h Excellent | 66% Muggy | 7.4 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| September | 35°C / 24°C | 38°C / 26°C | 6days (28 mm) Good | 10.9h Excellent | 58% Moderate | 7.8 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| October | 36°C / 24°C | 36°C / 23°C | 2days (6 mm) Excellent | 10.8h Excellent | 35% Comfortable | 7.5 Very High | Good | View Details |
| November best | 34°C / 21°C | 32°C / 18°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.7h Excellent | 23% Comfortable | 6.6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| December best | 31°C / 17°C | 28°C / 13°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.3h Excellent | 26% Comfortable | 6 High | Excellent | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit El Obeid are January, February, March, November, December, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for El Obeid, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in El Obeid is May, with average daytime highs of 39°C (102°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in El Obeid is January, with average overnight lows of 15°C (59°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in El Obeid is August, averaging 85mm of precipitation across 13 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
El Obeid receives approximately 132 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is May with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for El Obeid.
The least favorable months to visit El Obeid are June, July, August, September, primarily due to extreme heat. For the best conditions, consider January, February, March, November, December instead.
The annual average UV index in El Obeid is 8, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in El Obeid is 33%, classified as dry. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in El Obeid are 19 km/h (12 mph). The windiest month is July with peak winds reaching 23 km/h (14 mph) (gusts up to 42 km/h / 26 mph).
El Obeid averages 12 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 33%. The clearest skies occur in December.
The annual average dew point in El Obeid is 8°C (46°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
El Obeid has a Hot Desert climate, classified as BWh under the Köppen system. Arid climates have very low rainfall relative to temperature, with large swings between daytime heat and cool nights.
The 'feels like' temperature in El Obeid ranges from 20°C (68°F) to 34°C (93°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
June is not the best time to visit El Obeid, with a climate score of 4.5/10. Consider visiting during January, February, March, November, December instead for better conditions.
For June in El Obeid, pack Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses, Sandals. With average highs of 37°C (99°F) and 3 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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