Climate Insights for Torit
Eastern Equatoria, South Sudan
Climate Overview
The climate in Torit is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 935 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 145 mm of rainfall. Torit sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Torit is hot. The average annual temperature is 82°F and approximately 36.8 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 5.7 in of rainfall. Torit sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Torit sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 22°C to 36°C. February is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 30°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 25°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Torit sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 71°F to 98°F. February is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 98°F and an average of 87°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 71°F and an average of 77°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Torit is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 935 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 78 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 145 mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 4 mm. That's 141 mm less than October, 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.Torit is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 36.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.1 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 5.7 in of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0.2 in. That's 5.6 in less than October, 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
Torit is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 4km/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, 6km/h in spring, 4km/h in summer, 5km/h in autumn.Torit is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, 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 1mph 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 4mph in winter, 4mph in spring, 3mph in summer, 3mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Torit 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 Torit 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.