Climate of Upper Nile, South Sudan
Area-weighted average across Upper Nile. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Upper Nile, a subdivision of South Sudan, has a consistently warm climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 26.1°C / 79°F in August to 31°C / 87.8°F in April, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in to 161 mm / 6.3 in depending on the season (710 mm / 28 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 | 27.1°C80.8°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| February | 28.5°C83.3°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 30.4°C86.7°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 31°C87.8°F | 21 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 29.4°C84.9°F | 75 mm3″ | — |
| June | 27.6°C81.7°F | 104 mm4.1″ | Tropical |
| July | 26.3°C79.3°F | 146 mm5.7″ | Tropical |
| August | 26.1°C79°F | 161 mm6.3″ | Tropical |
| September | 26.8°C80.2°F | 123 mm4.8″ | Tropical |
| October | 27.8°C82°F | 67 mm2.6″ | — |
| November | 27.7°C81.9°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 27.1°C80.8°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Upper Nile?
The best months to visit Upper Nile, South Sudan for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, April, November, December. The warmest month is April at an area-wide average of 31°C / 87.8°F, and the driest is January with about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Upper Nile?
Upper Nile, South Sudan has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 26.1°C / 79°F in August to 31°C / 87.8°F in April. Annual rainfall averages about 710 mm / 28 in, with the wettest month being August (161 mm / 6.3 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 Upper Nile?
The hottest month in Upper Nile is April, with an area-wide average temperature of 31°C / 87.8°F.
What is the coldest month in Upper Nile?
The coldest month in Upper Nile is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 26.1°C / 79°F.
When does it rain most in Upper Nile?
The wettest month in Upper Nile is August, averaging about 161 mm / 6.3 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 0 mm / 0 in.