Climate Insights for Raja

, Western Bahr el Ghazal State, South Sudan

Hottest
March
39°C peak
Coldest
January
20°C low
Wettest
August
165mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Raja is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 805mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 165mm of rainfall. Raja 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: 35° Average: 27° Min: 20° Feb Max: 37° Average: 29° Min: 23° Mar Max: 39° Average: 32° Min: 25° Apr Max: 38° Average: 31° Min: 26° May Max: 34° Average: 29° Min: 25° Jun Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 23° Jul Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 22° Aug Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 22° Sep Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 22° Oct Max: 32° Average: 26° Min: 22° Nov Max: 34° Average: 28° Min: 22° Dec Max: 35° Average: 27° Min: 21°
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Raja sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 20°C to 39°C. March is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 39°C and an average of 32°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 27°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 2mm Mar Precipitation: 6mm Apr Precipitation: 23mm May Precipitation: 89mm Jun Precipitation: 137mm Jul Precipitation: 132mm Aug Precipitation: 165mm Sep Precipitation: 159mm Oct Precipitation: 88mm Nov Precipitation: 5mm Dec Precipitation: 0mm
Precipitation

Raja is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 805mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 67mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 165mm of rainfall. September and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0mm. That's 165mm 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 3km/h Feb Wind Speed: 3km/h Mar Wind Speed: 3km/h Apr Wind Speed: 3km/h May Wind Speed: 2km/h Jun Wind Speed: 2km/h Jul Wind Speed: 2km/h Aug Wind Speed: 2km/h Sep Wind Speed: 2km/h Oct Wind Speed: 2km/h Nov Wind Speed: 2km/h Dec Wind Speed: 3km/h
Wind Speed

Raja is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 1km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.

Seasons

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

93 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Raja, which began on June 21, 2026. Raja sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in March at around 39°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 20°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 25 to 39°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 118mm over the season and a monthly average of 39mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 22 to 32°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 433mm across the season with a monthly average of 144mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 22 to 34°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 252mm for the season, averaging 84mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 20 to 37°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 2mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/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 Raja 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
20 °C
35 °C
3 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Feb
23 °C
37 °C
3 km/h
2 mm
0 cm
Mar
25 °C
39 °C
3 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
Apr
26 °C
38 °C
3 km/h
23 mm
0 cm
May
25 °C
34 °C
2 km/h
89 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
23 °C
32 °C
2 km/h
137 mm
0 cm
Jul
22 °C
30 °C
2 km/h
132 mm
0 cm
Aug
22 °C
30 °C
2 km/h
165 mm
0 cm
Sep
22 °C
30 °C
2 km/h
159 mm
0 cm
Oct
22 °C
32 °C
2 km/h
88 mm
0 cm
Nov
22 °C
34 °C
2 km/h
5 mm
0 cm
Dec
21 °C
35 °C
3 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
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