Malakal weather
At 2:30 AM local time it was cloudy and 29°C (83°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 11 AM (1.5 mm total). Best months for weather: Nov–Jan. Malakal sits 393 m (1,289 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Malakal, Upper Nile, South Sudan.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 87%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 11 AM (1.5 mm total)
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 cloudy and 29° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 11 AM (1.5 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Malakal this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 38–42° and lows of 27–29°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Sunday). 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 an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Malakal weather by month
When is the best time to visit Malakal?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Malakal 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 Malakal?
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 Malakal?
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 Malakal 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), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months