Climate of Malakal, Upper Nile, South Sudan
Point-value climate at Malakal (Upper Nile, South Sudan). Population approximately 160,765.
Located in Upper Nile, South Sudan, Malakal has a consistently warm climate. Population approximately 160,765. Monthly average temperatures range from 25.9°C / 78.6°F in July to 31.4°C / 88.5°F in April, with rainfall varying from 0 mm / 0 in (January) to 176 mm / 6.9 in (August) — about 780 mm / 30.7 in across the year. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Malakal's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, March, April, November, December.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.3°C79.3°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| February | 28.3°C82.9°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 30.7°C87.3°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 31.4°C88.5°F | 23 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 29.1°C84.4°F | 84 mm3.3″ | Tropical |
| June | 27.3°C81.1°F | 114 mm4.5″ | Tropical |
| July | 25.9°C78.6°F | 164 mm6.5″ | Tropical |
| August | 26°C78.8°F | 176 mm6.9″ | Tropical |
| September | 26.5°C79.7°F | 130 mm5.1″ | Tropical |
| October | 27.3°C81.1°F | 80 mm3.1″ | Tropical |
| November | 27.6°C81.7°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 26.5°C79.7°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Malakal?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, March, April, November, December. Malakal's warmest month is April at an average of 31.4°C / 88.5°F, and its driest month is January with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain.
What is the climate of Malakal?
Malakal, in Upper Nile, South Sudan, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 25.9°C / 78.6°F in July to 31.4°C / 88.5°F in April. Annual rainfall is approximately 780 mm / 30.7 in, with the wettest month being August (176 mm / 6.9 in) and the driest January (0 mm / 0 in).
What is the average temperature in Malakal in April?
The average temperature in Malakal in April is 31.4°C / 88.5°F, with rainfall of about 23 mm / 0.9 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Malakal?
The driest month in Malakal is January, with about 0 mm / 0 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 26.3°C / 79.3°F.
When is the wettest month in Malakal?
The wettest month in Malakal is August, with approximately 176 mm / 6.9 in of average monthly rainfall.