Juba weather in May (South Sudan)

Is May a good time to explore Juba weather-wise? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Juba includes very high temperatures and high rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 34°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 24°C. These temperatures represent the average, but hotter days can occur. Be prepared with light clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Juba in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 147 mm for the month. You can typically expect 13 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

With around 208 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July, August, September and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While March and April tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Juba climate page with graphs.

 

Juba, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 34°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 147 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 208 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 62% *  

Where to go in South Sudan in May

Find out more about the weather in South Sudan and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Juba.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to South Sudan? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in South Sudan. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.