Juba Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Temperatures in Juba experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons.
Days can be very hot, while the cooler months tend
to be very warm.
It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
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 in February to a very warm 31°C in the coolest month, August.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 22°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Juba has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1145 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Juba shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in October, with an average of 188 mm of precipitation over 11 rainy days. In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 4.7 mm 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 over the year
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
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
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 0 m/s and 1 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in January, February, June, July, August, September, October, November and December and highest during March, April and May.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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4 m/s
7 m/s
4 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Juba in South Sudan
Other facts from our historical weather data:Yes, the months of January, February and December are very dry.
February has an average maximum temperature of 39°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 31°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 188 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 5 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 279 hours of sunshine.
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