When to go
It's hard to find the
best time to visit South Sudan, since hot winter in winter is followed by a rainy summer.
However, given the risk of flooding in large areas in the period of the summer rains, you can choose the
winter, and in particular, the months of December and January. The weather is sunny, but it is hot during the day, while at night, it can sometimes be a bit cold.
Between February and April, the heat increases even more, and becomes really intense, except in the south-west and in the mountains.
What to pack
In
winter: bring light clothes for the day, loose-fitting and of natural fabric (cotton or linen), a turban for the wind from the desert, a jacket and a sweater for the evening, and comfortable boots.
In
summer: bring light clothes, an umbrella or a light raincoat for the rain showers, a light sweater. For the highest areas of the plateau, around a thousand meters (3,300 feet), you can add a light jacket.
It's better for women to avoid shorts and miniskirts.
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South Sudan