Climate Insights for Tambura

, Western Equatoria, South Sudan

Hottest
February
37°C peak
Coldest
August
21°C low
Wettest
August
163mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Tambura is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 979mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 163mm of rainfall. Tambura sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 36° Average: 29° Min: 23° Feb Max: 37° Average: 30° Min: 25° Mar Max: 36° Average: 30° Min: 25° Apr Max: 33° Average: 28° Min: 24° May Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 23° Jun Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 22° Jul Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 21° Aug Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 21° Sep Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 21° Oct Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 22° Nov Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 22° Dec Max: 34° Average: 28° Min: 23°
Max
Average
Min

Tambura sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 21°C to 37°C. February is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 37°C and an average of 30°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 21°C and an average of 25°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 1mm Feb Precipitation: 4mm Mar Precipitation: 39mm Apr Precipitation: 86mm May Precipitation: 121mm Jun Precipitation: 99mm Jul Precipitation: 132mm Aug Precipitation: 163mm Sep Precipitation: 146mm Oct Precipitation: 154mm Nov Precipitation: 30mm Dec Precipitation: 3mm
Precipitation

Tambura is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 979mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 82mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 163mm of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 1mm. That's 162mm 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/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 13km/h Feb Wind Speed: 14km/h Mar Wind Speed: 14km/h Apr Wind Speed: 13km/h May Wind Speed: 11km/h Jun Wind Speed: 10km/h Jul Wind Speed: 9km/h Aug Wind Speed: 9km/h Sep Wind Speed: 9km/h Oct Wind Speed: 9km/h Nov Wind Speed: 11km/h Dec Wind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed

Tambura is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/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 13km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Tambura, which began on March 20, 2026. Tambura sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in February at around 37°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 21°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 23 to 36°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 247mm for the season, averaging 82mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 21 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 394mm across the season with a monthly average of 131mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 21 to 32°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 330mm across the season with a monthly average of 110mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 23 to 37°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 9mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tambura 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
23 °C
36 °C
13 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Feb
25 °C
37 °C
14 km/h
4 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
25 °C
36 °C
14 km/h
39 mm
0 cm
Apr
24 °C
33 °C
13 km/h
86 mm
0 cm
May
23 °C
31 °C
11 km/h
121 mm
0 cm
Jun
22 °C
30 °C
10 km/h
99 mm
0 cm
Jul
21 °C
29 °C
9 km/h
132 mm
0 cm
Aug
21 °C
29 °C
9 km/h
163 mm
0 cm
Sep
21 °C
30 °C
9 km/h
146 mm
0 cm
Oct
22 °C
30 °C
9 km/h
154 mm
0 cm
Nov
22 °C
32 °C
11 km/h
30 mm
0 cm
Dec
23 °C
34 °C
13 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
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