Weather & climate · Juba

Best Time to Visit South Sudan

June to December

The best time to visit South Sudan is June to December, when daytime highs in Juba are around 31–36°C. February is the warmest month (39°C by day), August the coldest (22°C at night), and August the wettest with about 144 mm of rain.

39°C

Warmest: February

22°C

Coldest nights: August

937 mm

Rain per year

144 mm

Wettest: August

South Sudan weather by month

Jan37°C23°C5 mm
Feb39°C25°C9 mm
Mar38°C26°C27 mm
Apr36°C25°C58 mm
May33°C23°C131 mm
Jun32°C23°C116 mm
Jul31°C22°C124 mm
Aug31°C22°C144 mm
Sep32°C22°C132 mm
Oct33°C22°C111 mm
Nov33°C22°C51 mm
Dec36°C22°C29 mm

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Average high Average low Rain (mm per month)

Month	High	Low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover	Verdict
January	37°C	23°C	5 mm	34%	43%	Very hot
February	39°C	25°C	9 mm	32%	57%	Very hot
March	38°C	26°C	27 mm	40%	72%	Very hot
April	36°C	25°C	58 mm	52%	78%	Very hot
May	33°C	23°C	131 mm	65%	72%	Very hot
June	32°C	23°C	116 mm	68%	71%	Best time
July	31°C	22°C	124 mm	70%	71%	Best time
August	31°C	22°C	144 mm	73%	70%	Best time
September	32°C	22°C	132 mm	70%	66%	Best time
October	33°C	22°C	111 mm	68%	72%	Best time
November	33°C	22°C	51 mm	62%	63%	Best time
December	36°C	22°C	29 mm	47%	45%	Best time

Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Juba (4.85, 31.62). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in South Sudan have their own climate.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit South Sudan?

June to December. The best time to visit South Sudan is June to December, when daytime highs in Juba are around 31–36°C. February is the warmest month (39°C by day), August the coldest (22°C at night), and August the wettest with about 144 mm of rain.

What is the hottest month in South Sudan?

February, with average highs of 39°C in Juba.

What is the coldest month in South Sudan?

August, when nights drop to about 22°C and days reach 31°C.

What is the rainiest month in South Sudan?

August with about 144 mm; January is the driest (5 mm).

When should I avoid visiting South Sudan?

March is the least comfortable month on average: 38°C by day and 27 mm of rain.

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