South Sudan
Country · Africa, Eastern Africa
South Sudan is a country in Eastern Africa with a population of about 12 million and an area of 644,329 square kilometers. Its capital is Juba. The country offers travelers national parks and a stadium.
Highlights
This site covers 3 top sights in South Sudan. Visitors can see Juba Stadium located in the capital. For nature and wildlife, the country features Boma National Park and Bandingilo National Park.
Food and drink
Local cuisine includes the dish kisra.
When to go
The climate at the capital, Juba, features daily highs and lows. January and February are hot with temperatures reaching highs of 35 °C to 37 °C and very little rain. March through November bring increased rainfall, with monthly rain totals between 43 mm and 146 mm and rainy days ranging from 7 to 22 per month. December sees temperatures return to a high of 34 °C with light rain on about 5 days.
Practical notes
The currency used is the South Sudanese pound. English is spoken. The country uses a calling code of +211 and the internet top-level domain .ss. Driving is on the right side of the road. The time zone is UTC+02:00.
Food and drink to try in South Sudan
- Kisra
Top sights in South Sudan
Weather by month
The warmest month is February, with an average high of 37 °C. The wettest is July, with about 146 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 35 | 37 | 36 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 34 |
| Average low, °C | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Rainfall, mm | 6 | 11 | 43 | 123 | 133 | 124 | 146 | 130 | 123 | 128 | 57 | 11 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 12 | 5 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Juba (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.