🇸🇸 Juba vs Nairobi 🇰🇪

Juba, South Sudan vs Nairobi, Kenya — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Juba is the warmer of the two — about 9 degrees warmer on average across the year. Juba is drier, with roughly 61 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇸🇸 Juba🇰🇪 Nairobi
Avg annual high34°C25°C
Hottest monthFebruary (38°C)February (27°C)
Coldest monthAugust (22°C low)July (13°C low)
Rainy days / year194255
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Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberJune, July, August

🇸🇸 Juba

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in February (38°C), coldest lows in August (22°C).

🇰🇪 Nairobi

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in February (27°C), coldest lows in July (13°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Juba or Nairobi warmer?

Juba is warmer overall, averaging about 9 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Juba or Nairobi?

Nairobi is rainier — Juba sees about 61 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Juba vs Nairobi?

Juba is best around January, February, December; Nairobi is best around June, July, August.

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