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Climate normals · 1970–2000

Wau Climate

Wau is a city in South Sudan (09) with a population of about 127,384. Its average annual temperature is 27.6°C (82°F), with roughly 880 mm of rain per year.

27.6°C

Avg Temp

880

Precip (mm/yr)

Apr

Hottest Month

Aug

Coldest Month


Wau Climate

Wau has an average annual temperature of 27.6°C (82°F) and receives about 880 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is August. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

27.6°C

Avg Temp

880

Precip (mm/yr)

Apr

Hottest Month

Aug

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Wau — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January27° / 80°1 mm
February29° / 83°1 mm
March30° / 86°11 mm
April30° / 86°42 mm
May29° / 84°90 mm
June27° / 81°138 mm
July26° / 79°167 mm
August26° / 79°178 mm
September26° / 80°163 mm
October27° / 81°83 mm
November27° / 81°6 mm
December27° / 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 Wau

The most comfortable months to visit Wau are typically December, January and November, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is April (around 37°C high). The coldest is August (near 21°C low). August is usually the wettest month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The most comfortable months to visit Wau are typically December, January and November, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).

Wau, South Sudan has an average annual temperature of 27.6°C and about 880 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is August.

In April, the hottest month, daily highs in Wau average about 37°C (99°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.