Best Time to Visit Malakal, Upper Nile, South Sudan
Malakal is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Malakal 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 25.9°C / 78.6°F in July to 31.4°C / 88.5°F in April, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (January) to 176 mm / 6.9 in (August). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Malakal, Upper Nile, South Sudan's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Malakal'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 | 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 |
| November | 27.6°C81.7°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 26.5°C79.7°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Malakal?
The best time to visit Malakal for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, April, November, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is April averaging 31.4°C / 88.5°F, and the driest is January with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Malakal's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Malakal?
The rainy season at Malakal, Upper Nile runs through May–September, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 80 mm / 3.1 in. The wettest single month is August (176 mm / 6.9 in).
What is the driest month in Malakal?
The driest month in Malakal is January, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 26.3°C / 79.3°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Malakal?
The least comfortable months for travel to Malakal — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, July, August, September, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 176 mm / 6.9 in in August, and the coldest month averages 25.9°C / 78.6°F.
Is Malakal climate different from South Sudan overall?
Yes, usually. Our Malakal 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 Malakal specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.