AI-generatedEl-Obeid at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Jan
- Warmest month
- May · 40°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,070 h
- Rain a year
- 205 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Elevation
- 573 m
Climate in El-Obeid
El-Obeid has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. May is the warmest month with average highs of 40 °C, while January is the coolest at 30 °C. With around 3,070 hours of sunshine a year, El-Obeid is very sunny; November is the sunniest month with 10.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit El-Obeid
The best time to visit El-Obeid is from December to January. From March to July and from September to November it can get very hot, with highs of up to 40 °C. Rain is frequent from July to August; the wettest month is August with 72 mm.
El-Obeid through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
El-Obeid in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 36–40 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
El-Obeid in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 33–38 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
El-Obeid in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 34–37 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days in all
El-Obeid in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 30–33 °C by day
- 9.7 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Mar – Jul, Sep – Nov
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jul – Aug
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: December – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: December – January
Keep in mindPeak heat
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 29°
- Midday, 13:00: about 37°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 35°
- Evening, 20:00: about 29°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
05:4917:40
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:36–06:17 · evening 17:12–17:54
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:28–05:36 · evening 17:54–18:02
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in El-Obeid compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 36° from start to end. The days get 0.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 36° | 36° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 21° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.7 h |
What is the weather like in El-Obeid in October?
In October, El-Obeid is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 9 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in El-Obeid.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 51 min05:49 – 17:40
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 6 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 34 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 31 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %97 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Compare two months in El-Obeid
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January has the better holiday weather in El-Obeid: score 80 against 49. In January, days are 7 °C cooler than in October. January has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 49 | 80better |
| Daytime high | 37° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 8.8 h | 9.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 2 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 9 mm | 0 mm |
| Muggy days | 6 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
El-Obeid month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
80January30° · 9.7 h
In January, El-Obeid is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 9.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in El-Obeid.
El-Obeid in January63February33° · 9.4 h
In February, El-Obeid is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in El-Obeid.
El-Obeid in February49March36° · 8.8 h
In March, El-Obeid is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in El-Obeid.
El-Obeid in March49April39° · 8.8 h
In April, El-Obeid is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in El-Obeid.
El-Obeid in April46May40° · 7.8 h
In May, El-Obeid is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 9 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in El-Obeid.
El-Obeid in May42June38° · 7.6 h
In June, El-Obeid is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 21 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in El-Obeid.
El-Obeid in June28July34° · 6.3 h
In July, El-Obeid is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 54 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in El-Obeid.
El-Obeid in July34August33° · 6.2 h
In August, El-Obeid is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 72 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in El-Obeid.
El-Obeid in August36September35° · 7.5 h
In September, El-Obeid is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 39 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in El-Obeid.
El-Obeid in September49October37° · 8.8 h
In October, El-Obeid is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 9 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in El-Obeid.
El-Obeid in October55November34° · 10.1 h
In November, El-Obeid is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 10.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in El-Obeid.
El-Obeid in November74December31° · 10.0 h
In December, El-Obeid is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 10.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in El-Obeid.
El-Obeid in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in El-Obeid
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 23°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 6 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (14°), the warmest in May (25°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from March to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in February and from November to December. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 97 days a year, mostly from July to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 80 | 30° | 14° | 9.7 h | 0 | 0 |
| FebruaryFeb | 63 | 33° | 16° | 9.4 h | 0 | 0 |
| MarchMar | 49 | 36° | 20° | 8.8 h | 0 | 0 |
| AprilApr | 49 | 39° | 23° | 8.8 h | 0 | 1 |
| MayMay | 46 | 40° | 25° | 7.8 h | 3 | 9 |
| JuneJun | 42 | 38° | 25° | 7.6 h | 5 | 21 |
| JulyJul | 28 | 34° | 23° | 6.3 h | 12 | 54 |
| AugustAug | 34 | 33° | 23° | 6.2 h | 14 | 72 |
| SeptemberSep | 36 | 35° | 23° | 7.5 h | 9 | 39 |
| OctoberOct | 49 | 37° | 23° | 8.8 h | 2 | 9 |
| NovemberNov | 55 | 34° | 19° | 10.1 h | 0 | 0 |
| DecemberDec | 74 | 31° | 15° | 10.0 h | 0 | 0 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine hours in El-Obeid
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.8 of 11.9 hours of daylight in El-Obeid, 74 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 3 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in El-Obeid: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, El-Obeid has about 2 rainy days with 9 mm of rain in total.
UV index in El-Obeid
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 11 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in August (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in El-Obeid
How breezy and how cloudy El-Obeid is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in El-Obeid typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 34 % of the sky over El-Obeid: mostly sunny, with about 8.8 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in El-Obeid
How often the day gets hot in El-Obeid (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, it is hot in El-Obeid every day, with an average daytime high of 37 °C: often hot. Avoid the midday sun, look for shade and drink plenty.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
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El-Obeid in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
El-Obeid has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 77) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 32).
- 49
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 38 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 45
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 39 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 32
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 49
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 37 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 77
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
GoodBest holidays
- 31 °C by day
- 9.9 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 6 h 35 min
- Distance
- 5,070 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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El-Obeid vs Khartoum
In October the holiday weather in El-Obeid and Khartoum is about equally good (score 49 vs 50). During the day Khartoum is 3 °C warmer than El-Obeid. Khartoum gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | El-Obeid | Khartoum |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 49 | 50 |
| Daytime high | 37° | 40° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 10 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 1 |
| Best time | Dec – Jan | Dec – Jan |
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Frequently asked questions about El-Obeid
When is the best time to visit El-Obeid?
The best time to visit El-Obeid is from December to January. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in El-Obeid?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 40 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 30 °C.
When does it rain most in El-Obeid?
Rain is frequent from July to August; the wettest month is August with 72 mm. The driest month is February with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does El-Obeid get?
El-Obeid gets around 3,070 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is November with 10.1 hours a day; in August there are 6.2 hours a day.
What time zone is El-Obeid in?
El-Obeid is on UTC+2 all year.
How long is the flight from London to El-Obeid?
A nonstop flight from London to El-Obeid takes about 6 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,070 km.
Which school holidays are best for El-Obeid?
El-Obeid has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 77) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 32). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 49, May half-term 45, summer holidays 32, October half-term 49, Christmas holidays 77.