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Kotido Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Showers Pass Overhead

Short showers cross the fields. The sun returns soon after.

Warmest today at 30° · coldest night Thursday at 18°

The short of it: Kotido weather on Monday, 9 November 2026: local time, 28 °C (82 °F) with passing showers, feeling like 27 °C (81 °F). Today’s high 30 °C (86 °F), low 19 °C (67 °F). Chance of rain 45% in the next 24 hours, about 1.4 mm (0.06 in). Notices: low risk of thunder, glass falling. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 17:30 local time.

KOTIDO, Monday. — Those stepping out in Kotido this morning will find passing showers; the afternoon should top out near 30°, the night near 19°. That is about what a November day usually brings here, where the long-run average high is 31°. A brisk wind blows from the NE, gusting to 25 km/h, and the glass is rising, a sign of settled weather.

Of the 7 days ahead, today looks the finest at near 30°, while Thursday night will be the coldest at 18°. Rain or snow is due on 3 of them, some 13 mm in all. Nights run 3° milder than the November norm of 16°.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Kotido brings highs near 31°, lows of 16° and about 44 mm of rain over the month. February is the warmest month here at 33°, September the coldest at 16°, and July the wettest with 106 mm. The best months to ride in are November and December.

Daylight holds steady at 12 h 0 min. The station stands 1,245 m above the sea; nights in high country cool fast once the sun is down.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowPartly cloudy28°28°14 km/h0.1 mm
6 PMLight showers27°26°13 km/h0.3 mm
7 PMMostly clear26°26°9 km/h–
8 PMMostly clear25°25°8 km/h–
9 PMClear sky24°24°7 km/h–
10 PMClear sky23°24°5 km/h–
11 PMClear sky22°24°3 km/h–
12 AMClear sky21°23°3 km/h–
1 AMClear sky20°22°3 km/h–
2 AMMostly clear20°22°2 km/h–
3 AMOvercast19°22°2 km/h–
4 AMOvercast19°21°2 km/h0.2 mm
5 AMLight showers19°21°4 km/h0.4 mm
6 AMLight showers19°21°3 km/h0.3 mm
7 AMOvercast20°22°3 km/h–
8 AMOvercast21°23°6 km/h–
9 AMOvercast24°25°9 km/h–
10 AMOvercast26°26°12 km/h–
11 AMOvercast27°27°13 km/h–
12 PMPartly cloudy28°29°13 km/h–
1 PMOvercast28°30°14 km/h0.1 mm
2 PMPartly cloudy29°30°14 km/h–
3 PMPartly cloudy29°29°14 km/h–
4 PMPartly cloudy28°28°14 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 9): light showers, high 30°, low 19°, 0.4 mm of rain, gusts to 29 km/h. Sun up 6:27 AM, down 6:27 PM. Short showers cross the fields. The sun returns soon after.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today19°30°0.4 mm29 km/h12 h 0 min
Tuesday19°29°1.0 mm24 km/h12 h 0 min
Wednesday18°30°0.3 mm18 km/h12 h 0 min
Thursday18°29°4.4 mm25 km/h12 h 0 min
Friday19°25°6.6 mm12 km/h11 h 59 min
Saturday19°28°dry20 km/h11 h 59 min
Sunday18°28°0.6 mm24 km/h11 h 59 min

Warmest: today at 30°. Wettest: Friday, 6.6 mm. Strongest gusts: today, 29 km/h.

The Almanac · Kotido Month by Month

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

November in Kotido, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus October
about the same, 4.0 mm less rain
Versus December
about the same
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 59 min
Average wind
8 km/h
Recommended
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 44 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Kotido in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Kotido by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°17°7.0 mm9 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
February33°18°15 mm10 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
March32°18°43 mm10 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
April30°18°84 mm9 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
May30°17°78 mm8 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦
June29°17°74 mm7 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦
July28°17°106 mm8 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦✦
August28°17°100 mm8 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦
September30°16°60 mm7 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
October30°16°48 mm8 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦
November31°16°44 mm8 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
December31°16°23 mm8 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Kotido

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Kotido today?

Right now it is 28 °C (82 °F) with passing showers; it feels like 27 °C (81 °F). Today’s high is 30 °C (86 °F) and tonight’s low 19 °C (67 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 45%, with 1.4 mm (0.06 in) expected.

Will it rain in Kotido this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 3 of the next 7 days, about 13 mm (0.52 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Friday.

Are there any weather warnings for Kotido?

No warnings, but 2 notices are on the wire: low risk of thunder; glass falling.

What is the warmest month in Kotido?

February, with an average high of 33 °C (91 °F). The coldest is September, when nights average 16 °C (61 °F). The wettest month is July, with 106 mm (4.2 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Kotido?

November and December. November brings highs near 31 °C (87 °F) and about 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain; December highs near 31 °C (87 °F) and 23 mm (0.91 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Kotido?

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
AbimNorthern Region59 km WSW29°16°65 mm
MorotoNorthern Region77 km SE29°16°56 mm
PaderNorthern Region102 km W31°17°57 mm
Pader PalwoNorthern Region113 km W32°17°65 mm
KakumaTurkana County114 km NE35°21°49 mm
PaderNorthern Region117 km W31°17°66 mm
LokichokioTurkana County139 km N34°20°60 mm
KitgumNorthern Region142 km WNW32°17°65 mm

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