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Khartoum Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

A Clear Night Under the Stars

Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.

Warmest Saturday at 36° · coldest night tonight at 21°

The short of it: Khartoum weather on Thursday, 12 November 2026: local time, 30 °C (87 °F) with clear skies, feeling like 28 °C (82 °F). Today’s high 33 °C (92 °F), low 21 °C (70 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Warnings in force: heat warning. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 18:00 local time.

KHARTOUM, Thursday. — Those stepping out in Khartoum this morning will find partly cloudy skies; the afternoon should top out near 33°, the night near 21°. A raw day by local measure — 3° below the November average of 36°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the NNW, gusting to 18 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, Saturday looks the finest at near 36°, while tonight will be the coldest at 21°. The week looks dry — no rain worth measuring. No frost is in sight.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Khartoum runs from 22° at night to 36° by day, with some 0.0 mm of rain. May is the warmest month here at 42°, January the coldest at 16°, and August the wettest with 55 mm. The best months to ride in are January and December.

The sun is up 11 h 27 min today, and the days are shortening by about 1 minutes each. The station stands 380 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain · Snow
NowClear sky30°28°7 km/h–
7 PMClear sky29°27°7 km/h–
8 PMClear sky28°26°7 km/h–
9 PMClear sky27°25°8 km/h–
10 PMClear sky27°24°8 km/h–
11 PMClear sky26°23°8 km/h–
12 AMClear sky25°23°8 km/h–
1 AMClear sky25°22°8 km/h–
2 AMClear sky24°22°8 km/h–
3 AMClear sky24°21°7 km/h–
4 AMClear sky24°21°7 km/h–
5 AMClear sky23°20°7 km/h–
6 AMClear sky23°20°7 km/h–
7 AMClear sky24°21°7 km/h–
8 AMClear sky26°23°9 km/h–
9 AMClear sky28°25°9 km/h–
10 AMClear sky30°29°9 km/h–
11 AMClear sky32°32°8 km/h–
12 PMClear sky34°34°7 km/h–
1 PMClear sky35°36°6 km/h–
2 PMClear sky35°36°4 km/h–
3 PMClear sky35°34°6 km/h–
4 PMClear sky35°33°6 km/h–
5 PMClear sky34°32°7 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 12): partly cloudy, high 33°, low 21°, dry, gusts to 22 km/h. Sun up 5:50 AM, down 5:17 PM. Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today21°33°dry22 km/h11 h 27 min
Friday23°35°dry19 km/h11 h 26 min
Saturday24°36°dry21 km/h11 h 26 min
Sunday25°36°dry24 km/h11 h 24 min
Monday25°36°dry20 km/h11 h 24 min
Tuesday25°36°dry22 km/h11 h 23 min
Wednesday25°35°dry21 km/h11 h 23 min

Warmest: Saturday at 36°. A dry week, by the wire. Strongest gusts: Sunday, 24 km/h.

The Almanac · Khartoum Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Khartoum, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus October
4° colder, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus December
4° warmer
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 23 min
Average wind
10 km/h
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Days run hot, near 36° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Khartoum in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Khartoum by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°16°0.0 mm12 km/h11 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
February33°17°0.0 mm12 km/h11 h 37 min✦✦✦
March37°21°0.0 mm12 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
April41°25°0.0 mm10 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
May42°28°1.0 mm10 km/h12 h 51 min✦✦✦
June42°28°4.0 mm10 km/h13 h 3 min✦✦✦
July39°27°27 mm12 km/h12 h 58 min✦✦✦
August36°26°55 mm11 km/h12 h 38 min✦✦
September39°27°14 mm8 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦
October39°26°3.0 mm8 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦
November36°22°0.0 mm10 km/h11 h 23 min✦✦✦
December32°18°0.0 mm12 km/h11 h 12 min✦✦✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Khartoum

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Khartoum today?

Right now it is 30 °C (87 °F) with clear skies; it feels like 28 °C (82 °F). Today’s high is 33 °C (92 °F) and tonight’s low 21 °C (70 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Khartoum this week?

No — the next 7 days look dry, with no rain worth measuring.

Are there any weather warnings for Khartoum?

Yes: heat warning. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Khartoum?

May, with an average high of 42 °C (108 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average 16 °C (61 °F). The wettest month is August, with 55 mm (2.2 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Khartoum?

January and December. January brings highs near 31 °C (88 °F) and about 0.0 mm (0.00 in) of rain; December highs near 32 °C (90 °F) and 0.0 mm (0.00 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Khartoum?

Hardly ever — even the coldest month averages 16 °C (61 °F) at night, so lasting snow is rare.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Khartoum NorthKhartoum11 km N36°22°1.0 mm
OmdurmanKhartoum12 km NNW36°22°1.0 mm
Wad RāwahAl Jazirah78 km ESE36°20°0.0 mm
Al QiţenaWhite Nile78 km SSW35°22°0.0 mm
Al-QuṭaynahWhite Nile96 km SSW36°21°0.0 mm
Al HilāliyyaAl Jazirah101 km SE36°19°0.0 mm
Al HasaheisaAl Jazirah121 km SE36°19°0.0 mm
Rufā‘aAl Jazirah126 km SE36°19°0.0 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

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