January weather forecast
South Sudan

In January, South Sudan is in the middle of its dry season. The weather is characterized by low humidity levels and relatively lower temperatures when compared to other months, offering a reprieve from the heavy rains and high humidity that characterize the wet season.

During January, average daytime temperatures hover around 30°C (86°F), while the night-time temperatures can drop to 20°C (68°F). The temperature variation between day and night is more noticeable during this month than in the wet season. Rainfall during January is scarce, often less than 10mm (0.39") throughout the entire month.

Juba, the capital and largest city of South Sudan, mirrors the general climate trends of the country. Here, January sees similar weather patterns: low humidity, minimal rainfall, and temperatures ranging from 20°C (68°F) to 33°C (91.4°F).

Compared to the previous month of December, January temperatures are slightly higher, but the humidity and precipitation levels remain low. Looking forward to February, the weather stays largely consistent with that of January, maintaining the same temperature range and low precipitation levels. January, along with the rest of the dry season, provides a suitable environment for outdoor activities, making it one of the preferable periods for tourism in the country.

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• Juba - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in Juba is January, when the rain falls for 1.4 days and typically collects 5mm (0.2") of precipitation. On the first day of January in Juba sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 17:52.
• Bor - January »
  In Bor in January, during 2.8 rainfall days, 4mm (0.16") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 17:50.
• Wau - January »
  January, February and December, with an average of 10h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Wau, South Sudan. In January, the average sunshine duration in Wau is 10h.
• Yambio - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in Yambio is January, when the rain falls for 2.6 days and typically collects 5mm (0.2") of precipitation. The least humid month in Yambio is January, with an average relative humidity of 28%.
• Aweil - January »
  In Aweil rain does not fall in January, February and December. Aweil, South Sudan in January, presents balmy weather characterized by clear blue skies and pleasantly warm temperatures.
• Malakal - January »
  The months with the most sunshine in Malakal are January, February and December, with an average of 10h of sunshine. On the first day of January in Malakal, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 17:44.
• Rumbek - January »
  The year in Rumbek commences with January, a month characterized by predominantly dry conditions and warm weather. The month with the least rainfall in Rumbek is January, when the rain falls for 1 days and typically collects 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.
• Nimule - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in Nimule is January, when the rain falls for 1.7 days and typically collects 2mm (0.08") of precipitation. January is the month with the least rainfall in Nimule, South Sudan.
• Torit - January »
  The least humid month in Torit is January, with an average relative humidity of 27%. January is the month with the least rainfall in Torit, South Sudan.
• Yei - January »
  The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3.1 days and typically collects 3mm (0.12") of precipitation. The months with the highest UV index in Yei are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
• Maridi - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in Maridi is January, when the rain falls for 2 days and typically collects 4mm (0.16") of precipitation. The month with the least rainfall in Maridi is January, when the rain falls for 2 days and typically collects 4mm (0.16") of precipitation.