Best Time to Visit Aweil, Northern Bahr el Ghazal, South Sudan
Aweil is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Aweil for sunny, dry weather is November–April — 6 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through October–April; the wetter half falls in May–September. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 25°C / 77°F in December to 30.9°C / 87.6°F in April, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (January) to 206 mm / 8.1 in (August). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Aweil, Northern Bahr el Ghazal, South Sudan's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Aweil's climate is broadly consistently warm. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.9°C78.6°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| February | 27.9°C82.2°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 30°C86°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 30.9°C87.6°F | 35 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 26°C78.8°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| December | 25°C77°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Aweil?
The best time to visit Aweil for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, April, November, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is April averaging 30.9°C / 87.6°F, and the driest is January with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Aweil's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Aweil?
The rainy season at Aweil, Northern Bahr el Ghazal runs through May–September, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 63 mm / 2.5 in. The wettest single month is August (206 mm / 8.1 in).
What is the driest month in Aweil?
The driest month in Aweil is January, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 25.9°C / 78.6°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Aweil?
The least comfortable months for travel to Aweil — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, July, August, September, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 206 mm / 8.1 in in August, and the coldest month averages 25°C / 77°F.
Is Aweil climate different from South Sudan overall?
Yes, usually. Our Aweil figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our South Sudan figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Aweil specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.