Climate normals · 1970–2000
Malakal Climate
Malakal is a city in South Sudan (07) with a population of about 160,765. Its average annual temperature is 27.8°C (82°F), with roughly 775 mm of rain per year.
27.8°C
Avg Temp
775
Precip (mm/yr)
Apr
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Malakal Climate
Malakal has an average annual temperature of 27.8°C (82°F) and receives about 775 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
27.8°C
Avg Temp
775
Precip (mm/yr)
Apr
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 26° / 80° | 0 mm |
| February | 28° / 83° | 0 mm |
| March | 31° / 87° | 5 mm |
| April | 32° / 89° | 22 mm |
| May | 29° / 85° | 84 mm |
| June | 27° / 81° | 113 mm |
| July | 26° / 79° | 163 mm |
| August | 26° / 79° | 176 mm |
| September | 26° / 80° | 130 mm |
| October | 27° / 81° | 78 mm |
| November | 28° / 82° | 4 mm |
| December | 27° / 80° | 0 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Malakal
The most comfortable months to visit Malakal are typically January, December and November, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is April (around 39°C high). The coldest is July (near 21°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Malakal are typically January, December and November, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Malakal, South Sudan has an average annual temperature of 27.8°C and about 775 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is July.
In April, the hottest month, daily highs in Malakal average about 39°C (102°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.