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Juba Climate by Month

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 day and night temperature

The weather in Juba changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Typically, 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 temperatures generally dropping to 22°C, particularly during the colder months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

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.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine


Daily hours of sunshine


The best time of year to visit Juba in South Sudan

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Does Juba have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February and December are very dry.
  • Which is the hottest month in Juba?
    February has an average maximum temperature of 39°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Juba?
    The coolest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 31°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Juba?
    October tops the wettest month list with 188 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Juba?
    January is the driest month with 5 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Juba?
    January is the sunniest month with an average of 279 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Juba

    Thu   Nov 21
    31°C | 24°C
    E 7 km/h
    0.3 mm
    broken clouds and thunder

    broken clouds and thunder

    Fri   Nov 22
    30°C | 22°C
    NE 11 km/h
    1.3 mm
    partly cloudy and rain

    partly cloudy and rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    30°C | 21°C
    NE 7 km/h
    0.7 mm
    partly cloudy and rain

    partly cloudy and rain