Malakal Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Malakal, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 41°C (106°F) in March. In August, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very warm 31°C (88°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 28°C (82°F) in March to 23°C (73°F) in August.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Malakal has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 875 mm (34 in) of rainfall annually. Malakal can be quite wet during August, receiving approximately 206 mm (8.1 in) of precipitation over 15 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (February), you will experience much drier conditions, with 0.1 mm (0 in) of precipitation 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

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

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

The average wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s (2 knots) to 4 m/s (8 knots). 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)