The climate of South Sudan, city by city

This page lists the 16 cities in South Sudan for which climate normals are available. Each entry covers temperature, rainfall and how the climate changed between 1940 and 2025, computed from ERA5 reanalysis data.

+2.7 °C since 1940

Frequently asked questions

What is the hottest city in South Sudan?

The hottest city in South Sudan is Winejok, with an average annual temperature of 27.7 °C.

What is the coldest city in South Sudan?

The coldest city in South Sudan is Yei, with an average annual temperature of 23.8 °C.

What is the wettest city in South Sudan?

The wettest city in South Sudan is Parjok, with 1,936 mm of precipitation per year.

Has the climate of South Sudan warmed?

Based on its largest cities, South Sudan warmed by +2.7 °C between 1940 and 2025.

Cities by region

Central Equatoria2

Eastern Equatoria2

Jonglei1

Lakes1

Northern Bahr al Ghazal2

Unity1

Upper Nile1

Warrap3

Western Bahr al Ghazal2

Western Equatoria1