The month in detail
What to expect in May
In May, Juba sees 34°C during the day with 6.7h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 32% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
May ranks 11 out of 12 months in Juba. Compared to April: −2°C daytime, 5 pts more rainy days.
This month's conditions
What it's like in May
Feels like
muggy at times
20°
Daylight
12.2h of daylight
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Is May the right month?
The best month in Juba is February (6.2/10), 1.5 pt higher than May.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.
Country · South Sudan
🗣️LanguageEnglish
💶CurrencySouth Sudanese Pound (£)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️SafetyAt risk · 4/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeEquatorial tropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthFebruary · 38°C
❄️Coolest monthJuly · 31°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJuly · 48%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘNone (equator)
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Location
Where is Juba ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
South SudanEquatorial tropical climate with a 6.2 → 4.5 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
4.85°N · 31.60°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Juba?
February is the best month with 38.0°C highs, 24.0°C lows, 8.3h of sunshine and 4.0% rainy days.
How many hours of sunshine does Juba get in February?
Juba averages 8.3 sunshine hours per day in February. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 6.1/10.
What is the rainiest month in Juba?
April is the most unfavourable month with April has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Juba in February?
In February, overnight lows reach 24.0°C, while afternoon highs average 38.0°C.
Is Juba good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Juba scores 5.1/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains February with a score of 6.1/10.
When should you avoid Juba?
April is the most difficult month to visit Juba, with April has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.