South Sudan climate

World Climates covers 5 places in South Sudan. By annual mean temperature, the warmest is Malakal (29 °C84 °F) and the coolest is Yei (26 °C78 °F). The wettest is Yei with 1,164 mm46 in of precipitation per year, the driest Malakal with 763 mm30 in.

The most common climate types (Köppen classification computed from these averages) are tropical savanna (dry winter) (Aw, 4 places) and hot semi-arid (BSh, 1 place).

The highest monthly average high is in Winejok (41 °C105 °F in March); the lowest monthly average low is in Winejok (19 °C65 °F in January).

Across the places in South Sudan, the months that most often rank as the most comfortable are July, October and November (2, 1 and 2 of 5 places respectively).

Frequently asked questions

Which is the warmest place in South Sudan?

By annual mean temperature, the warmest place in South Sudan is Malakal at 29 °C84 °F. The coolest is Yei at 26 °C78 °F.

Where does it rain the most in South Sudan?

Yei gets the most precipitation, 1,164 mm46 in in an average year. The driest place is Malakal with 763 mm30 in.

How many places in South Sudan does this site cover?

World Climates has climate data for 5 places in South Sudan. Each one has a page with monthly averages for temperature, rainfall, humidity and daylight.

When is the best time to visit South Sudan?

It depends on the place. Across South Sudan, the months that most often rank as the most comfortable are July, October and November. Check the page of each city for its own best months.