Climate of Western Equatoria, South Sudan
Area-weighted average across Western Equatoria. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Western Equatoria, a subdivision of South Sudan, has a consistently warm climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 24.1°C / 75.4°F in July to 27.7°C / 81.9°F in March, with rainfall from 5 mm / 0.2 in to 203 mm / 8 in depending on the season (1281 mm / 50.4 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 | 26.2°C79.2°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| February | 27.3°C81.1°F | 14 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 27.7°C81.9°F | 55 mm2.2″ | — |
| April | 26.9°C80.4°F | 113 mm4.4″ | Tropical |
| May | 26°C78.8°F | 159 mm6.3″ | Tropical |
| June | 24.9°C76.8°F | 181 mm7.1″ | Tropical |
| July | 24.1°C75.4°F | 175 mm6.9″ | Tropical |
| August | 24.2°C75.6°F | 203 mm8″ | Tropical |
| September | 24.8°C76.6°F | 182 mm7.2″ | Tropical |
| October | 25.3°C77.5°F | 148 mm5.8″ | Tropical |
| November | 25.7°C78.3°F | 39 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| December | 25.6°C78.1°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Western Equatoria?
The best months to visit Western Equatoria, South Sudan for sunny, dry weather are January, February, November, December. The warmest month is March at an area-wide average of 27.7°C / 81.9°F, and the driest is January with about 5 mm / 0.2 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Western Equatoria?
Western Equatoria, South Sudan has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.1°C / 75.4°F in July to 27.7°C / 81.9°F in March. Annual rainfall averages about 1281 mm / 50.4 in, with the wettest month being August (203 mm / 8 in) and the driest January (5 mm / 0.2 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Western Equatoria?
The hottest month in Western Equatoria is March, with an area-wide average temperature of 27.7°C / 81.9°F.
What is the coldest month in Western Equatoria?
The coldest month in Western Equatoria is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 24.1°C / 75.4°F.
When does it rain most in Western Equatoria?
The wettest month in Western Equatoria is August, averaging about 203 mm / 8 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 5 mm / 0.2 in.