Hot
Average highs reach 35°C, so days can feel very hot.
January verdict
South Sudan in January
Weather score82Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 35°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 8.9h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 8mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
35°C
Rain
8mm
Sun
8.9h
Sea
0°C
Weather score
82
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 8mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.9h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the 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
January35°C average high
January sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January8mm average rain
January is one of South Sudan's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
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
January8.9 hours average sun
January is one of South Sudan's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January0°C average sea
January 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
January82 weather score
January is one of South Sudan's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.