Climate of Western Bahr el Ghazal, South Sudan
Area-weighted average across Western Bahr el Ghazal. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Western 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 24.6°C / 76.3°F in August to 28.9°C / 84°F in April, with rainfall from 1 mm / 0 in to 219 mm / 8.6 in depending on the season (1047 mm / 41.2 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 | 25.2°C77.4°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| February | 27°C80.6°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 28.6°C83.5°F | 18 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 28.9°C84°F | 52 mm2″ | — |
| May | 27.7°C81.9°F | 104 mm4.1″ | Tropical |
| June | 25.9°C78.6°F | 162 mm6.4″ | Tropical |
| July | 24.7°C76.5°F | 199 mm7.8″ | Tropical |
| August | 24.6°C76.3°F | 219 mm8.6″ | Tropical |
| September | 25.1°C77.2°F | 182 mm7.2″ | Tropical |
| October | 25.7°C78.3°F | 93 mm3.7″ | Tropical |
| November | 25.3°C77.5°F | 13 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| December | 24.6°C76.3°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Western Bahr el Ghazal?
The best months to visit Western Bahr el Ghazal, South Sudan for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, November, December. The warmest month is April at an area-wide average of 28.9°C / 84°F, and the driest is January with about 1 mm / 0 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Western Bahr el Ghazal?
Western Bahr el Ghazal, South Sudan has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.6°C / 76.3°F in August to 28.9°C / 84°F in April. Annual rainfall averages about 1047 mm / 41.2 in, with the wettest month being August (219 mm / 8.6 in) and the driest January (1 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 Western Bahr el Ghazal?
The hottest month in Western Bahr el Ghazal is April, with an area-wide average temperature of 28.9°C / 84°F.
What is the coldest month in Western Bahr el Ghazal?
The coldest month in Western Bahr el Ghazal is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 24.6°C / 76.3°F.
When does it rain most in Western Bahr el Ghazal?
The wettest month in Western Bahr el Ghazal is August, averaging about 219 mm / 8.6 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 1 mm / 0 in.