South Sudan Weather
🇸🇸 1 city covered · Africa
· tropical wet-and-dry climate
Best time to visit
June to October
Weather in South Sudan at a glance
Our South Sudan coverage centers on Juba, which has a tropical wet-and-dry climate. Expect average highs around 101°F (38°C) in March and 88°F (31°C) in August, with about 107 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Quick facts
- Covered city: Juba - annual average 83°
- Best time to visit: June to October
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry
The bigger picture
Juba averages 10.8 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 693 mm (27.3 inches) of precipitation annually. The most comfortable window is generally June to October. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Juba climate page.
Live weather across South Sudan today
South Sudan cities compared
| City | Annual avg | Hottest month | Coldest month | Rainy days/yr | Sun h/day | Snowy days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juba | 83° | Mar · 101° | Aug · 71° | 107 | 10.8 | 0 |
South Sudan weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 99° | 73° | 0 | 11.3 h/day |
| February | 101° | 76° | 1 | 11.2 h/day |
| March | 101° | 79° | 4 | 11.1 h/day |
| April | 97° | 77° | 11 | 10.4 h/day |
| May | 93° | 75° | 13 | 10.7 h/day |
| June | 90° | 73° | 13 | 10.8 h/day |
| July | 88° | 72° | 15 | 10.5 h/day |
| August | 88° | 71° | 16 | 10.8 h/day |
| September | 90° | 72° | 12 | 11.0 h/day |
| October | 91° | 73° | 13 | 10.2 h/day |
| November | 94° | 73° | 6 | 10.4 h/day |
| December | 98° | 74° | 1 | 11.0 h/day |
South Sudan weather FAQs
When is the best time to visit South Sudan?
Averaged across the covered cities, June to October offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in South Sudan?
Snow is essentially absent in the South Sudan cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the climate of South Sudan like?
The covered cities fall under tropical wet-and-dry climate. That means year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a dry season.
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