The weather in May in South Sudan

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.

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Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for South Sudan. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 39°C in 2023, South Sudan reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 23°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 18°C to a highest value of 25°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 183 mm of precipitation, spread over 21 days. The wind speed is around 2 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in May for South Sudan

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in South Sudan. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  South Sudan New York
Average temperature 31°C 22°C
Max. temperature 33°C 28°C
Min. temperature 22°C -5°C
Total precipitation 183 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 21 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in South Sudan with hot temps, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights around 23°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps stay steady at around 32°C, with nights around 23°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in South Sudan is around 31°C, while nighttime temps are about 22°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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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.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in South Sudan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in South Sudan

Temperature in May in South Sudan over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in South Sudan. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in South Sudan

Total precipitation in May in South Sudan over the years

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.

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Average weather in South Sudan by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for South Sudan. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.