Hot
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
South Sudan in May
Weather score63Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 7.1h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 115mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
33°C
Rain
115mm
Sun
7.1h
Sea
0°C
Weather score
63
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 115mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.1h 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
May33°C average high
May is close to South Sudan's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May115mm average rain
May is wetter than South Sudan's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
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
May7.1 hours average sun
May 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
May0°C average sea
May 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
May63 weather score
May 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.