Juba Weather History
South Sudan · Africa · Weather data 1976–today
Juba sits 541km from the equator, 550m above sea level. That combination gives it a hot climate with one clear dry season (Tropical savanna climate). Its record high is 42.9°C, set 2005-02-21, its record low 16.7°C, set 1983-12-28.
Data through August 4, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Juba
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Juba?
The highest temperature in this record for Juba is 42.9°C, measured on 2005-02-21. That is a recorded daily value from Juba's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Juba?
The lowest temperature in this record for Juba is 16.7°C, measured on 1983-12-28. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Juba get a year?
Juba averages 1046mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 156 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Juba?
On 1997-10-21, 123.5mm fell on Juba, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 12% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Juba get a year?
Juba averages 3957 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 10.8 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Juba?
Across the summer months Juba averages a daytime high near 30.2°C, while winter nights average 23.8°C. The seasons here are set from Juba's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Juba?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Juba is 28 km/h, on 2020-03-21. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
