When to Visit Juba

January brings the driest conditions of the year to Juba, with only around 5mm of rain and highs that reach 36°C (98°F). Nights cool to around 20°C (68°F). They are the most comfortable of any month.

February is statistically the hottest month, with highs touching 37°C (100°F) and just 10mm of rainfall across the whole month. The dryness is relentless. Dust hangs in the air on windy days. Staying hydrated is less a suggestion than a genuine necessity.

March sits on the cusp of the transition. Temperatures remain near their peak at 37°C (99°F) highs, but rainfall starts to build, reaching around 36mm. You'll get occasional afternoon storms that feel almost welcome given the heat. They don't yet define the month.

April marks Juba's entry into the wet season proper, with rainfall jumping to around 112mm and highs easing slightly to 35°C (95°F). Afternoons tend to bring heavy, sometimes violent downpours. The city shifts its rhythms accordingly.

May is one of the wetter months, with around 130mm of rain and highs of 33°C (91°F). The landscape around Juba turns green at this time of year. It can be a welcome change from the dusty dry-season palette.

June continues the wet pattern with around 117mm of rainfall and highs of 32°C (90°F), some of the coolest maximum temperatures of the year. Rain tends to fall in concentrated bursts, usually in the afternoons. Mornings are often clear.

July is the wettest month on record for Juba, with around 145mm of rainfall and highs of just 31°C (88°F). The city can feel waterlogged in the evenings. Unpaved roads are frequently impassable.

August matches July closely in character, around 127mm of rain and 31°C (88°F) highs, with lows around 21°C (69°F). There's a muted, overcast quality to much of the month. The reduced heat makes outdoor activity more physically manageable.

September sees rainfall beginning to ease slightly to around 104mm, while temperatures start their slow climb back toward dry-season levels with highs around 33°C (91°F). It's a transitional month. It can feel unpredictable from day to day.

October holds onto most of the wet season's character, with around 114mm of rainfall and 34°C (93°F) highs. The rains haven't yet shifted into their tapering phase. Afternoons remain frequently disrupted by storms.

November marks the tail end of the wet season. Rainfall slips to 43mm. Daytime highs still hit 34°C (94°F). Roads firm up quickly. Outdoor life in Juba revives. Expect steadier weather.

December mirrors January in its dryness. Only 8mm of rain falls. Temperatures peak at 35°C (96°F). Dust swirls back into the streets. The city feels crisp again. Dry season rules.