Upper Nile weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Upper Nile, South Sudan. Like most weather services, we show Upper Nile at one spot: Malakal, its largest city. At 11:30 PM local time it was clear and 31°C (89°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Nov–Jan.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 14%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Nov–JanOff season Mar–May, Aug
About Malakal weather
Is it raining in Malakal right now?
No. It’s clear and 31° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Malakal this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 39–42° and lows of 27–29°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Malakal lately?
In the past 7 days, Malakal had 1 rainy day and 5.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Malakal?
For the coming week, bring light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Upper Nile weather by month
When is the best time to visit Upper Nile?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Upper Nile is Nov–Jan, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Mar–May, Aug tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 30°C (87°F) in August to 40°C (104°F) in March.
What is the rainiest month in Upper Nile?
August is the wettest month, with about 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Upper Nile?
March is the warmest, with average highs of 40°C (104°F) and lows of 25°C (76°F). August is the coolest, with highs of 30°C (87°F) and lows of 23°C (73°F).
Does Upper Nile have a rainy season?
Yes. Aug is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Nov–Apr is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Malakal), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months