Malakal, Sudan - Weather and Climate
The temperature in Malakal, Sudan, varies moderately throughout the year.
Temperatures shift from very hot
to very warm as the months go by.
The city receives a reasonable amount of rainfall.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Malakal, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 41°C in March. In August, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very warm 31°C.
At night, temperatures range from around 28°C in March to 23°C in August.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Malakal has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 875 mm of rainfall annually. Malakal can be quite wet during August, receiving approximately 206 mm of precipitation over 15 rainy days.
In contrast February, experiences much drier conditions, with 0.1 mm of rainfall, spread across 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Malakal Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Malakal can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of December under a blue sky, with approximately 9.9 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in July, with only 5.1 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average monthly humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Malakal.
The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 80%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 25%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s to 4 m/s. It is lower in August, September and October and higher in January, February and December. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Forecast for Malakal
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Malakal in Sudan
Other facts from our historical weather data:Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in July and August.
Yes, the months of January, February, March, November and December are very dry.
March has an average maximum temperature of 41°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 31°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 206 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
December is the sunniest month with an average of 298 hours of sunshine.
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