Climate of Northern Bahr el Ghazal, South Sudan
Area-weighted average across Northern Bahr el Ghazal. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Northern Bahr el Ghazal, a subdivision of South Sudan, has a consistently warm climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 25.2°C / 77.4°F in December to 30.4°C / 86.7°F in April, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in to 208 mm / 8.2 in depending on the season (884 mm / 34.8 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.7°C78.3°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| February | 27.6°C81.7°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 29.7°C85.5°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 30.4°C86.7°F | 34 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 29.1°C84.4°F | 86 mm3.4″ | Tropical |
| June | 27°C80.6°F | 135 mm5.3″ | Tropical |
| July | 25.7°C78.3°F | 183 mm7.2″ | Tropical |
| August | 25.5°C77.9°F | 208 mm8.2″ | Tropical |
| September | 26°C78.8°F | 156 mm6.1″ | Tropical |
| October | 26.8°C80.2°F | 67 mm2.6″ | — |
| November | 26°C78.8°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| December | 25.2°C77.4°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Northern Bahr el Ghazal?
The best months to visit Northern Bahr el Ghazal, South Sudan for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, April, November, December. The warmest month is April at an area-wide average of 30.4°C / 86.7°F, and the driest is January with about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Northern Bahr el Ghazal?
Northern Bahr el Ghazal, South Sudan has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 25.2°C / 77.4°F in December to 30.4°C / 86.7°F in April. Annual rainfall averages about 884 mm / 34.8 in, with the wettest month being August (208 mm / 8.2 in) and the driest January (0 mm / 0 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Northern Bahr el Ghazal?
The hottest month in Northern Bahr el Ghazal is April, with an area-wide average temperature of 30.4°C / 86.7°F.
What is the coldest month in Northern Bahr el Ghazal?
The coldest month in Northern Bahr el Ghazal is December, with an area-wide average temperature of 25.2°C / 77.4°F.
When does it rain most in Northern Bahr el Ghazal?
The wettest month in Northern Bahr el Ghazal is August, averaging about 208 mm / 8.2 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 0 mm / 0 in.