Monthly forecast for August 2026

Highlights:

The August 2026 rainfall forecast indicates an increased likelihood of below-normal rainfall across most parts of South Sudan. Areas shaded in orange indicate a 60–80% probability of below-normal rainfall. These areas include Kapoeta East County in Eastern Equatoria State, the southeastern parts of the Pibor Administrative Area, Anzara County, the southern parts of Yambio County, Ibba County, and Maridi County in Western Equatoria State, as well as the western parts of Raja County in Western Bahr el Ghazal State.

Areas shaded in yellow indicate a 40–60% probability of below-normal rainfall. These include Juba County in Central Equatoria State, Nyirol County in Jonglei State, most parts of Upper Nile State, the Ruweng Administrative Area, Rubkona and Guit counties in Unity State, most parts of Warrap State, Jur River and Wau counties in Western Bahr el Ghazal State, and the southern parts of Aweil Centre County in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State.

Highlights:

The August 2026 mean temperature outlook indicates an increased likelihood of above-normal temperatures across most parts of South Sudan. Most areas are shaded in orange, representing a 60–80% probability of above-normal temperatures. These include most parts of Western Equatoria, Central Equatoria, Lakes, Warrap, Northern Bahr el Ghazal, Western Bahr el Ghazal, Unity, Jonglei, and Upper Nile states.

Areas shaded in dark orange indicate a higher probability (greater than 80%) of above-normal temperatures. These areas include Maban, Longochuk, Maiwut, Nasir, and Southern parts of Baliet in Upper Nile State, Akobo, Pochalla in Jonglei State, the eastern and southeastern parts of the Greater Pibor Administrative Area, and the southeastern parts of Kapoeta in Eastern Equatoria State.