Warm
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
August verdict
South Sudan in August
Weather score65Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 6.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 143mm, so some wet days are possible.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
31°C
Rain
143mm
Sun
6.7h
Sea
0°C
Weather score
65
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 143mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 0°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare South Sudan with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August31°C average high
August is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August143mm average rain
August is one of South Sudan's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsJanuary to March and November to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August6.7 hours average sun
August is below South Sudan's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August0°C average sea
August is close to South Sudan's usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.
Warmest seaAll year
Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.
Weather score
August65 weather score
August is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.