Lakes weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Lakes, South Sudan. Like most weather services, we show Lakes at one spot: Rumbek, its largest city. At 1:30 AM local time it was cloudy and 28°C (82°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 1 PM, 2 PM (3.0 mm total). Best months for weather: Nov–Dec.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 80%
- Chance of rain
- 10%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 1 PM, 2 PM (3.0 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Nov–DecOff season Mar–May
About Rumbek weather
Is it raining in Rumbek right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 28° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 1 PM, 2 PM (3.0 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Rumbek this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 37–41° and lows of 24–29°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Sunday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Rumbek lately?
In the past 7 days, Rumbek had 2 rainy days and 5.4 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Rumbek?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Lakes weather by month
When is the best time to visit Lakes?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Lakes is Nov–Dec, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Mar–May tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 30°C (86°F) in August to 40°C (104°F) in March.
What is the rainiest month in Lakes?
August is the wettest month, with about 193 mm (7.6 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 2 mm (0.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Lakes?
March is the warmest, with average highs of 40°C (104°F) and lows of 25°C (77°F). August is the coolest, with highs of 30°C (86°F) and lows of 22°C (71°F).
Does Lakes have a rainy season?
Yes. Jul–Aug is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Nov–Mar is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Rumbek), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months