Red Sea weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Red Sea, Sudan. Like most weather services, we show Red Sea at one spot: Port Sudan, its largest city. At 11:30 PM local time it was mostly clear and 28°C (82°F). Light rain for 11 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Oct–May.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 27%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 11 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Oct–MayOff season Jul–Aug
About Port Sudan weather
Is it raining in Port Sudan right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 28° right now. Light rain for 11 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Port Sudan this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 31–33° and lows of 25–26°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Port Sudan lately?
In the past 7 days, Port Sudan had 2 rainy days and 6.5 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Port Sudan?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Red Sea weather by month
When is the best time to visit Red Sea?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Red Sea is Oct–May, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jul–Aug tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 26°C (78°F) in January to 36°C (97°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Red Sea?
November is the wettest month, with about 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain on average. June is the driest, with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Red Sea?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 36°C (97°F) and lows of 31°C (88°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 26°C (78°F) and lows of 23°C (74°F).
Does Red Sea have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is November at about 12 mm (0.5 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Port Sudan), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Red Sea
Weather can differ a lot within Red Sea: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Sudan | Oct–May | None | 26–36°C | 46 mm |
| Suakin | Oct–Apr | None | 26–37°C | 54 mm |
| Tokār | Nov–Apr | None | 28–42°C | 58 mm |
| Sinkat | Oct–Apr | None | 25–41°C | 59 mm |
| Jubayt | Oct–Apr | None | 25–41°C | 59 mm |