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Juba, South Sudan · Equatorial tropical

Juba in January: go or not?

Mixed period. Juba in January: 4.8/10.

📅 Updated August 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 4.85°N · 31.60°E
⚡ This month's verdict
Why not
Juba · January
4.8
23–37°
Temperature
1%
Rain
9h
Sun
🌴 Tropical☀️ High UV🌧️ Monsoon season
The month in detail

What to expect in January

January is peak dry season in Juba. The air is warm and humidity more bearable than in the rainy season. Rain is virtually absent (1.0% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup.

January ranks 10 out of 12 months in Juba. Compared to December: +2°F daytime, +0.6h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in January

Feels like
dry air
8°
Daylight
11.7h of daylight
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Is January the right month?

The best month in Juba is February (6.1/10), 1.3 pt higher than January.

See February →See all 12 months →
Context

Our verdict

Juba (Djouba), capital of South Sudan on the White Nile : 525,000 inhabitants. Youngest country in the world = independence on 9 July 2011 by referendum after 50 years of civil war against North Sudan (1955-2005 = 2 Sudanese civil wars = 2.5 million deaths).

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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 · 100°F
❄️Coolest monthJuly · 88°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘAugust · 51%

🏝️ Tropical stay

🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘNone (equator)
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Other destinations in January

If January doesn't convince you for this destination, compare with others.

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← DecemberFebruary →
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Location

Where is Juba ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
South Sudan
Equatorial tropical climate with a 6.1 → 4.4 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 100°F highs, 75°F 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 75°F, while afternoon highs average 100°F.
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.