Temperatures in May
It's hot in May in South Sudan with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 22°C and 23°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for South Sudan in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in South Sudan with hot temperatures, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights close to 23°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 32°C, with nights close to 23°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in South Sudan will be around 31°C, with nights close to 22°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 183 mm of precipitation, spread over 24 days. The wind speed is around 2 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
There’s an average 77% chance of precipitation per day this month. Though that seems frequent, there are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for South Sudan. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
South Sudan in May |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
31°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
33°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
30°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
183 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
24 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit South Sudan?
After some sun? Then May isn’t the best time to be in South Sudan. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for South Sudan in May
With 39°C, South Sudan hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 23°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 18°C to a high of 25°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in South Sudan
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in South Sudan, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in South Sudan
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for South Sudan, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 24 days of rain in South Sudan.
Daily UV Index in May in South Sudan
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in South Sudan, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in South Sudan Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in South Sudan, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in South Sudan Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in South Sudan, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for South Sudan
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Average Weather in South Sudan by Month
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