Juba weather in April

April in Juba: sweltering, rainy, with clean air — a gamble, with 38°C afternoons.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Juba🇸🇸 South Sudan · Horn of Africa · City64
  1. 62Jan
  2. 56Feb
  3. 58Mar
  4. 64Apr
  5. 68May
  6. 71Jun
  7. 72Jul
  8. 71Aug
  9. 72Sep
  10. 69Oct
  11. 76Nov
  12. 69Dec

#9 of 12 months in Juba · #1194 of 1413 destinations to visit in April · comfort 64/100 (tier C)

Days
35°C
Nights
25°C
Wet days
12
Sun
10.5 h
Humidity
55%
Daylight
12 h
Juba, South Sudan
Photo: Jens Klinzing · CC BY-SA 3.0

Traveller notes on Juba in April

Other months in Juba

Detailed month-specific weather trip reports for Juba are essentially absent from the forum, with what discussion exists focused mainly on travel logistics, safety and tour arrangements rather than granular climate detail. Given the limited destination-specific coverage, this note is grounded in the well-established regional pattern for South Sudan's climate: May sits within the transition into the wetter half of the year, with hot days and building humidity typical of this part of the upper Nile basin as the rainy season gets underway. Posters generally emphasize practical travel logistics and safety planning as the more pressing concern for a Juba visit than the specific month chosen.
Tripadvisor community · May · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Forum posters describe November as sitting right at the tail end of South Sudan's wet season transitioning into its long dry stretch, with one multi-day November trip visiting several ethnic groups around the country described as smoothly organized and a genuine highlight despite the region's logistical challenges. Posters preparing for a November visit are commonly advised on practical basics - appropriate dress, food and water precautions, sturdy footwear - reflecting the trip's demanding conditions more than the weather itself. Real heat and humidity remain a factor even as the rains ease off, so posters generally recommend light, sun-protective clothing alongside the same practical precautions any visitor to Juba would pack regardless of season.
Tripadvisor community · November · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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Juba climate normals — April

Daytime high35°C / 95°F🔥 sweltering
Nighttime low25°C / 78°F
Feels like (high)38°C / 100°F
Rainfall83 mm / 3.3 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days12 days
Humidity55%🍃 comfortable
Dew point19°C / 66°F
Sunshine10.5 h/day
Daylight12.2 h
Wind13 km/h / 8 mph
Air quality (US AQI)39🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

Crowds in Juba in April

How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.

BusyEaster holidays, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)

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Best months for Juba's weather

Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).

Fair weatherJuba's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.

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What's on in Juba in April

Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.

  • Holiday

    Easter holidays

    20 Mar – 28 Apr · usuallyEaster & Holy WeekClosures

    Good Friday through Easter Monday are all public holidays, so government offices and most businesses close for four days while the churches fill; permits and paperwork need to be done before or after the long weekend. Source ↗

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Juba in April — FAQ

Is April a good time to visit Juba?
April in Juba: sweltering, rainy, with clean air — a gamble, with 38°C afternoons. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Juba on SeasonMap's comfort score (64/100).
What is the weather like in Juba in April?
In April, Juba averages a daily high of 35.1°C and a low of 25.4°C, with about 83.2 mm of rain over roughly 11.9 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Juba in April?
Juba has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 39 in April.