Climate Insights for Juba

Central Equatoria, South Sudan

Hottest
February
38°C peak100°F peak
Coldest
August
22°C low72°F low
Wettest
August
125 mm rain4.9 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Juba is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 816 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 125 mm of rainfall. Juba sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Juba is hot. The average annual temperature is 83°F and approximately 32.1 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 4.9 in of rainfall. Juba sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 36°Average: 30°Min: 24°FebMax: 38°Average: 31°Min: 25°MarMax: 37°Average: 31°Min: 26°AprMax: 35°Average: 30°Min: 25°MayMax: 33°Average: 28°Min: 24°JunMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 23°JulMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 22°AugMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 22°SepMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 23°OctMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 23°NovMax: 33°Average: 28°Min: 23°DecMax: 35°Average: 30°Min: 24°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 98°FAverage: 86°FMin: 75°FFebMax: 100°FAverage: 89°FMin: 78°FMarMax: 99°FAverage: 89°FMin: 79°FAprMax: 95°FAverage: 86°FMin: 78°FMayMax: 92°FAverage: 83°FMin: 76°FJunMax: 89°FAverage: 81°FMin: 74°FJulMax: 87°FAverage: 79°FMin: 72°FAugMax: 87°FAverage: 79°FMin: 72°FSepMax: 88°FAverage: 80°FMin: 73°FOctMax: 89°FAverage: 81°FMin: 73°FNovMax: 92°FAverage: 83°FMin: 74°FDecMax: 96°FAverage: 85°FMin: 75°F
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Average
Min

Juba sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 22°C to 38°C. February is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 38°C and an average of 31°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 26°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Juba sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 72°F to 100°F. February is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 100°F and an average of 89°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 72°F and an average of 79°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2mmFebPrecipitation: 3mmMarPrecipitation: 16mmAprPrecipitation: 85mmMayPrecipitation: 100mmJunPrecipitation: 101mmJulPrecipitation: 118mmAugPrecipitation: 125mmSepPrecipitation: 104mmOctPrecipitation: 120mmNovPrecipitation: 37mmDecPrecipitation: 4mm
Precipitation
0in2in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.1inFebPrecipitation: 0.1inMarPrecipitation: 0.6inAprPrecipitation: 3.4inMayPrecipitation: 4inJunPrecipitation: 4inJulPrecipitation: 4.7inAugPrecipitation: 4.9inSepPrecipitation: 4.1inOctPrecipitation: 4.7inNovPrecipitation: 1.5inDecPrecipitation: 0.2in
Precipitation

Juba is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 816 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 68 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 125 mm of rainfall. October and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 2 mm. That's 123 mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Juba is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 32.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.7 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 4.9 in of rainfall. October and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.1 in. That's 4.8 in less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 6km/hJulWind Speed: 5km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Juba is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 7km/h in winter, 8km/h in spring, 5km/h in summer, 5km/h in autumn.Juba is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 5mph in winter, 5mph in spring, 3mph in summer, 3mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Juba based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Juba based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
24 °C75 °F
36 °C98 °F
8 km/h5 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
25 °C78 °F
38 °C100 °F
7 km/h5 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
26 °C79 °F
37 °C99 °F
8 km/h5 mph
16 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
25 °C78 °F
35 °C95 °F
8 km/h5 mph
85 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
May
24 °C76 °F
33 °C92 °F
7 km/h4 mph
100 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
23 °C74 °F
32 °C89 °F
6 km/h4 mph
101 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
22 °C72 °F
31 °C87 °F
5 km/h3 mph
118 mm4.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
22 °C72 °F
31 °C87 °F
5 km/h3 mph
125 mm4.9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
23 °C73 °F
31 °C88 °F
5 km/h3 mph
104 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
23 °C73 °F
32 °C89 °F
5 km/h3 mph
120 mm4.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
23 °C74 °F
33 °C92 °F
6 km/h4 mph
37 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
24 °C75 °F
35 °C96 °F
7 km/h4 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in