Juba Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Temperatures in Juba, South 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).
The city receives considerable rainfall, with around 1145 mm (45 in) annually. October is the wettest month. It has a distinct dry season from December to March. Sunshine peaks in January, when the city sees around 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Monthly Temperature in Juba
The weather in Juba changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 39°C (102°F) in February to a very warm 31°C (88°F) in the coolest month, August.
Nights vary from 26°C (79°F) in February to around 22°C (72°F) during the colder months.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Juba
Juba has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1145 mm (45 in) of rainfall per year. The climate in Juba shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in October, the wettest month, with an average of 188 mm (7.4 in) of precipitation over 11 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 4.7 mm (0.2 in) of rainfall over 2 rainy 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 offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between January (9.3 hours daily) and July (6.1 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents.
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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 varies between () and 1 m/s (2 knots) throughout the year. It is lowest in January, February, June, July, August, September, October, November and December and highest during 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. Wondering where to travel based on your weather preferences? Our recommendation tool helps you find destinations with your ideal climate conditions. Use our weather planner to find your perfect destination.
