Juba Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Temperatures in Juba, Sudan, shift moderately through the seasons. The warmest month is February at 39°C (102°F), and the coolest is August at 31°C (88°F).
With around 1139 mm (45 in) of annual rainfall, Juba has a notably wet climate. However, this rainfall is not evenly distributed — the city has a distinct dry season from December to March. The wettest month is October. January is the sunniest month, averaging 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Monthly Temperature in Juba
The climate in Juba experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 39°C (102°F) in February. In August, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very warm 31°C (88°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 26°C (79°F) in February to 22°C (72°F) in August.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Juba
Juba has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1139 mm (45 in) of rainfall per year. Juba can be quite wet during October, receiving approximately 187 mm (7.4 in) of precipitation over 11 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (January), you will experience much drier conditions, with 4.6 mm (0.2 in) of precipitation spread across 2 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Juba Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Juba
Juba experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 9.3 hours daily sunshine in January, it dips to 6.1 hours in July, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Humidity in Juba by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Juba.
The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 81%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 42%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Wind Speed in Juba
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from () in January, February, June, July, August, September, October, November and December to 1 m/s (2 knots) in March, April and May. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Juba 3-Day Forecast
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Best Time to Visit Juba
With its warm weather, Juba experiences temperatures from 31°C (88°F) to 39°C (102°F) throughout the year. January, February, March and December offers the driest weather, which makes it a good time to visit.It's smart to plan your activities during the cooler morning hours or take advantage of the refreshing evenings.
Note that October has the heaviest precipitation of the year. Planning your next adventure but unsure where to go? Our climate tool suggests perfect locations tailored to your preferred weather conditions. Discover your ideal travel destination with our weather planner.
