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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.

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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

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Forecast for Malakal

Monday
14 Jul
Rain showers
Rain showers
29°C
6.2 mm
Tuesday
15 Jul
Rain showers
Rain showers
28°C
13 mm
Wednesday
16 Jul
Rain showers
Rain showers
27°C
13 mm

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The best time of year to visit Malakal in Sudan

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Malakal?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in July and August.
  • Does Malakal have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February, March, November and December are very dry.
  • Which is the hottest month in Malakal?
    March has an average maximum temperature of 41°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Malakal?
    The coolest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 31°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Malakal?
    August tops the wettest month list with 206 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Malakal?
    February is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Malakal?
    December is the sunniest month with an average of 298 hours of sunshine.

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