Juba weather in August

August in Juba: sweltering, rainy, with muggy air — fine if you can take 35°C afternoons.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Juba🇸🇸 South Sudan · Horn of Africa · City71
  1. 62Jan
  2. 56Feb
  3. 58Mar
  4. 64Apr
  5. 68May
  6. 71Jun
  7. 72Jul
  8. 71Aug
  9. 72Sep
  10. 69Oct
  11. 76Nov
  12. 69Dec

#5 of 12 months in Juba · #915 of 1413 destinations to visit in August · comfort 71/100 (tier B)

Days
30°C
Nights
22°C
Wet days
18
Sun
10.5 h
Humidity
76%
Daylight
12 h
Juba, South Sudan
Photo: Jens Klinzing · CC BY-SA 3.0

Traveller notes on Juba in August

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 — August

Daytime high30°C / 86°F🔥 sweltering
Nighttime low22°C / 71°F
Feels like (high)35°C / 95°F
Rainfall122 mm / 4.8 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days18 days
Humidity76%💦 very humid
Dew point21°C / 69°F
Sunshine10.5 h/day
Daylight12.3 h
Wind9 km/h / 5 mph
Air quality (US AQI)51🙂 moderate

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

Crowds in Juba in August

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.

Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(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 August

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

  • Hazard

    Rainy-season road cuts

    15 May – 31 Oct · usuallyFlood season

    Juba's own streets stay passable, but the dirt roads beyond turn to deep mud and floodwater, cutting off towns for weeks. Overland trips out of the capital are rarely realistic; flights are the practical way to reach other towns. Source ↗

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Juba in August — FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Juba?
August in Juba: sweltering, rainy, with muggy air — fine if you can take 35°C afternoons. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Juba on SeasonMap's comfort score (71/100).
What is the weather like in Juba in August?
In August, Juba averages a daily high of 30.2°C and a low of 21.9°C, with about 122.1 mm of rain over roughly 17.9 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Juba in August?
Juba has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 51 in August.