Juba weather in December

December in Juba: sweltering, dry — fine if you can take 37°C afternoons.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Juba🇸🇸 South Sudan · Horn of Africa · City69
  1. 62Jan
  2. 56Feb
  3. 58Mar
  4. 64Apr
  5. 68May
  6. 71Jun
  7. 72Jul
  8. 71Aug
  9. 72Sep
  10. 69Oct
  11. 76Nov
  12. 69Dec

#7 of 12 months in Juba · #754 of 1413 destinations to visit in December · comfort 69/100 (tier C)

Days
36°C
Nights
24°C
Wet days
1
Sun
10.7 h
Humidity
39%
Daylight
12 h
Juba, South Sudan
Photo: Jens Klinzing · CC BY-SA 3.0

Traveller notes on Juba in December

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 — December

Daytime high36°C / 96°F🔥 sweltering
Nighttime low24°C / 76°F
Feels like (high)37°C / 99°F
Rainfall4 mm / 0.1 in☀️ dry
Rainy days1 days
Humidity39%🌵 dry
Dew point13°C / 56°F
Sunshine10.7 h/day
Daylight11.8 h
Wind11 km/h / 7 mph
Air quality (US AQI)72🙂 moderate

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

Crowds in Juba in December

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.

BusyChristmas, school holidays in 5 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 December

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

  • Season

    Dry season

    1 Dec – 15 Mar

    The months the dirt roads out of the city hold and overland movement is realistic at all. It gets hot and hazy towards the end, with dust off the Nile plain and smoke from the burning grass.

  • Holiday

    Christmas

    24–26 DecClosuresCrowded

    A largely Christian city and the biggest family occasion of the year. Offices and most businesses close, the churches are full on the morning, and flights in and out fill for a fortnight beforehand. Source ↗

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Juba in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Juba?
December in Juba: sweltering, dry — fine if you can take 37°C afternoons. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Juba on SeasonMap's comfort score (69/100).
What is the weather like in Juba in December?
In December, Juba averages a daily high of 35.8°C and a low of 24.3°C, with about 3.6 mm of rain over roughly 1 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Juba in December?
Juba has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 72 in December.