August weather forecast
South Sudan

August in South Sudan represents the tail-end of the wet season. While the weather continues to be characterized by heavy rainfall and high humidity, there is a gradual decrease in precipitation compared to the previous month. Average rainfall levels in August are approximately 130mm (5.12"), a decrease from the 140mm (5.51") recorded in July.

The average daytime temperatures during August hover around 28°C (82.4°F), slightly cooler than in July. Nighttime temperatures, meanwhile, remain consistent, averaging 20°C (68°F). The decrease in daytime temperatures is primarily due to the continuing cloud cover and rainfall that characterizes this period.

In the capital city of Juba, August mirrors the overall climate of the country, with rainfall levels beginning to decline but still significant, high humidity, and temperatures ranging from 20°C (68°F) to 28°C (82.4°F).

Comparatively, August sees a decrease in both rainfall and temperature when compared to July. Looking ahead to September, South Sudan begins its transition from the wet season back to the dry season, marked by a significant decrease in rainfall, while temperatures remain warm but begin to gradually increase.

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• Juba - August »
  The months with the highest UV index are January through May, August through November, with an average maximum UV index of 12. In Juba, during August, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 128mm (5.04") of precipitation.
• Bor - August »
  The city of Bor, South Sudan continues to be caressed by significant rainfall in August with matching levels to July at 120mm (4.72"). The months with the most rainfall in Bor are July and August, with an average 120mm (4.72") of precipitation.
• Wau - August »
  With an average relative humidity of 79%, August is the most humid month in Wau, South Sudan. The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 25.3 days and typically aggregates up to 131mm (5.16") of precipitation.
• Yambio - August »
  With an average relative humidity of 86%, August is the most humid month in Yambio. With an average relative humidity of 86%, August is the most humid month in Yambio.
• Aweil - August »
  With an average relative humidity of 79%, August is the most humid month in Aweil. In the wake of July, August in Aweil portrays the highest rainfall and humidity levels of the year, culminating at 131mm (5.16") and 79% respectively.
• Malakal - August »
  The coldest period in Malakal with an average high-temperature of 31.3°C (88.3°F), falls in July and August. The most humid month in Malakal is August, with an average relative humidity of 77%.
• Rumbek - August »
  In Rumbek in August, it is raining for 22.7 days, with typically 89mm (3.5") of accumulated precipitation. July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Rumbek, South Sudan.
• Nimule - August »
  The month with the most rainfall in Nimule is August, when the rain falls for 29.8 days and typically aggregates up to 168mm (6.61") of precipitation. The months with the highest humidity in Nimule, South Sudan, are July and August, with an average relative humidity of 80%.
• Torit - August »
  The month with the most rainfall in Torit is August, when the rain falls for 28.5 days and typically aggregates up to 113mm (4.45") of precipitation. The months with the highest humidity in Torit are July and August, with an average relative humidity of 76%.
• Yei - August »
  In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:12. The month with the lowest UV index in Yei is August, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
• Maridi - August »
  With an average relative humidity of 86%, August is the most humid month in Maridi, South Sudan. The months with the least sunshine in Maridi, South Sudan, are July and August, with an average of 8.2h of sunshine.