Rumbek weather in March
In March, Rumbek sees average daytime highs of 38°C and overnight lows near 26°C, with 24 mm of rain across 5.1 wet days and about 12 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 9th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 38°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 27% of the time in March, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 54 min at the start of March to 12 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, March is Rumbek's 5th-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Rumbek's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 38°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 26°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 24 mm
- 5.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 hours
- 7:12 AM – 7:10 PM
- Cloud cover
- 59%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- 4th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.09 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 1.4
- out of 10
Rumbek is human settlement.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in March
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 38°C through the month.
A typical March day in Rumbek reaches about 38°C in the afternoon and slips back to 26°C overnight — a 11°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 34°C and 40°C. Set against its neighbours, March runs on par with February and about 2°C warmer than April.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 |
| Avg low (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | 26 |
| 2 | 38 | 26 |
| 3 | 38 | 26 |
| 4 | 38 | 26 |
| 5 | 38 | 26 |
| 6 | 38 | 26 |
| 7 | 38 | 26 |
| 8 | 38 | 26 |
| 9 | 38 | 26 |
| 10 | 38 | 26 |
| 11 | 38 | 26 |
| 12 | 38 | 26 |
| 13 | 38 | 26 |
| 14 | 38 | 26 |
| 15 | 38 | 26 |
| 16 | 38 | 26 |
| 17 | 37 | 26 |
| 18 | 37 | 26 |
| 19 | 37 | 26 |
| 20 | 37 | 26 |
| 21 | 37 | 26 |
| 22 | 37 | 26 |
| 23 | 37 | 26 |
| 24 | 37 | 26 |
| 25 | 37 | 26 |
| 26 | 37 | 26 |
| 27 | 37 | 26 |
| 28 | 37 | 26 |
| 29 | 37 | 26 |
| 30 | 37 | 26 |
| 31 | 37 | 26 |
How March really feels in Rumbek
Once humidity and wind are folded in, March averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in March is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Rumbek weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 1st-warmest and 9th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36° / 24° | 3 | 0.4 | 11.6 | 2.7 |
| Feb | 37° / 25° | 4 | 1 | 11.8 | 1.7 |
| Mar | 38° / 26° | 24 | 5.1 | 12 | 1.4 |
| Apr | 36° / 26° | 77 | 13.7 | 12.1 | 1.9 |
| May | 33° / 24° | 136 | 20.7 | 12.3 | 2.6 |
| Jun | 31° / 23° | 132 | 20.6 | 12.4 | 3.2 |
| Jul | 30° / 22° | 167 | 23.1 | 12.4 | 3.4 |
| Aug | 30° / 22° | 174 | 24.1 | 12.2 | 3.3 |
| Sep | 31° / 22° | 150 | 21.9 | 12 | 3.3 |
| Oct | 31° / 23° | 131 | 21.1 | 11.8 | 3.2 |
| Nov | 33° / 23° | 33 | 8.4 | 11.7 | 3.6 |
| Dec | 35° / 23° | 4 | 1 | 11.6 | 3.2 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 27% of the time in March.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 22% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 50%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 57 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 45 | 45 |
| Cloudier (%) | 43 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 55 | 55 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 57 | 43 |
| 2 | 57 | 43 |
| 3 | 56 | 44 |
| 4 | 55 | 45 |
| 5 | 54 | 46 |
| 6 | 54 | 46 |
| 7 | 53 | 47 |
| 8 | 53 | 47 |
| 9 | 52 | 48 |
| 10 | 52 | 48 |
| 11 | 51 | 49 |
| 12 | 50 | 50 |
| 13 | 48 | 52 |
| 14 | 48 | 52 |
| 15 | 47 | 53 |
| 16 | 47 | 53 |
| 17 | 47 | 53 |
| 18 | 48 | 52 |
| 19 | 47 | 53 |
| 20 | 47 | 53 |
| 21 | 47 | 53 |
| 22 | 47 | 53 |
| 23 | 47 | 53 |
| 24 | 46 | 54 |
| 25 | 47 | 53 |
| 26 | 47 | 53 |
| 27 | 47 | 53 |
| 28 | 47 | 53 |
| 29 | 47 | 53 |
| 30 | 45 | 55 |
| 31 | 45 | 55 |
Chance of precipitation in March
Rumbek gets around 24 mm of rain over 5.1 wet days in March. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 18% and peaks near 27% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 8 |
| 2 | 9 |
| 3 | 9 |
| 4 | 10 |
| 5 | 10 |
| 6 | 11 |
| 7 | 12 |
| 8 | 12 |
| 9 | 13 |
| 10 | 14 |
| 11 | 15 |
| 12 | 16 |
| 13 | 17 |
| 14 | 18 |
| 15 | 18 |
| 16 | 19 |
| 17 | 20 |
| 18 | 20 |
| 19 | 20 |
| 20 | 21 |
| 21 | 21 |
| 22 | 21 |
| 23 | 21 |
| 24 | 22 |
| 25 | 22 |
| 26 | 23 |
| 27 | 23 |
| 28 | 24 |
| 29 | 25 |
| 30 | 26 |
| 31 | 27 |
Humidity in March
Most of March feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, March lands in the dry band about 35% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 24% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 59 | 57 | 55 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 48 | 47 | 45 | 43 | 42 | 40 | 38 | 36 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 |
| Comfortable (%) | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
| Humid (%) | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
| Muggy (%) | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
| Oppressive (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 59 | 15 | 18 | 8 | 0 |
| 2 | 57 | 16 | 18 | 9 | 0 |
| 3 | 55 | 16 | 19 | 10 | 0 |
| 4 | 53 | 17 | 19 | 11 | 0 |
| 5 | 52 | 17 | 19 | 12 | 0 |
| 6 | 51 | 17 | 19 | 13 | 0 |
| 7 | 48 | 17 | 20 | 14 | 1 |
| 8 | 47 | 18 | 20 | 15 | 1 |
| 9 | 45 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 1 |
| 10 | 43 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 1 |
| 11 | 42 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 1 |
| 12 | 40 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 2 |
| 13 | 38 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 2 |
| 14 | 36 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 2 |
| 15 | 35 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 3 |
| 16 | 33 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 3 |
| 17 | 32 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 3 |
| 18 | 31 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 4 |
| 19 | 29 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 4 |
| 20 | 28 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 4 |
| 21 | 27 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 5 |
| 22 | 26 | 19 | 24 | 26 | 5 |
| 23 | 25 | 19 | 25 | 26 | 5 |
| 24 | 24 | 19 | 25 | 26 | 6 |
| 25 | 23 | 19 | 26 | 26 | 6 |
| 26 | 22 | 19 | 26 | 27 | 6 |
| 27 | 20 | 19 | 27 | 27 | 7 |
| 28 | 19 | 18 | 28 | 28 | 7 |
| 29 | 18 | 18 | 28 | 29 | 8 |
| 30 | 16 | 17 | 29 | 30 | 8 |
| 31 | 15 | 16 | 29 | 31 | 9 |
Wind in March
Winds average 9 km/h in March.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 8 km/h on the calmest days to 9 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | calm |
| 2 | 9 | calm |
| 3 | 9 | calm |
| 4 | 9 | calm |
| 5 | 9 | calm |
| 6 | 9 | calm |
| 7 | 9 | calm |
| 8 | 9 | calm |
| 9 | 9 | calm |
| 10 | 9 | calm |
| 11 | 9 | calm |
| 12 | 9 | calm |
| 13 | 9 | calm |
| 14 | 9 | calm |
| 15 | 9 | calm |
| 16 | 9 | calm |
| 17 | 9 | calm |
| 18 | 9 | calm |
| 19 | 9 | calm |
| 20 | 9 | calm |
| 21 | 9 | calm |
| 22 | 8 | calm |
| 23 | 8 | calm |
| 24 | 8 | calm |
| 25 | 8 | calm |
| 26 | 8 | calm |
| 27 | 8 | calm |
| 28 | 8 | calm |
| 29 | 8 | calm |
| 30 | 8 | calm |
| 31 | 9 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in March
Daylight runs from about 11 h 54 min at the start of March to 12 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over March. Sunrise moves from 7:19 AM to 7:05 AM, and sunset from 7:10 PM to 7:08 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:19 | 7:18 | 7:18 | 7:18 | 7:17 | 7:17 | 7:16 | 7:16 | 7:16 | 7:15 | 7:15 | 7:14 | 7:14 | 7:13 | 7:13 | 7:12 | 7:12 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:09 | 7:09 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:07 | 7:07 | 7:06 | 7:06 | 7:05 | 7:05 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:09 | 7:09 | 7:09 | 7:09 | 7:09 | 7:09 | 7:09 | 7:09 | 7:09 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:08 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.9 | 7:19 | 7:10 |
| 2 | 11.9 | 7:18 | 7:10 |
| 3 | 11.9 | 7:18 | 7:10 |
| 4 | 11.9 | 7:18 | 7:10 |
| 5 | 11.9 | 7:17 | 7:10 |
| 6 | 11.9 | 7:17 | 7:10 |
| 7 | 11.9 | 7:16 | 7:10 |
| 8 | 11.9 | 7:16 | 7:10 |
| 9 | 11.9 | 7:16 | 7:10 |
| 10 | 11.9 | 7:15 | 7:10 |
| 11 | 11.9 | 7:15 | 7:10 |
| 12 | 11.9 | 7:14 | 7:10 |
| 13 | 11.9 | 7:14 | 7:10 |
| 14 | 11.9 | 7:13 | 7:10 |
| 15 | 11.9 | 7:13 | 7:10 |
| 16 | 12.0 | 7:12 | 7:10 |
| 17 | 12.0 | 7:12 | 7:09 |
| 18 | 12.0 | 7:11 | 7:09 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 7:11 | 7:09 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 7:10 | 7:09 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 7:10 | 7:09 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 7:09 | 7:09 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 7:09 | 7:09 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 7:08 | 7:09 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 7:08 | 7:09 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 7:07 | 7:08 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 7:07 | 7:08 |
| 28 | 12.0 | 7:06 | 7:08 |
| 29 | 12.0 | 7:06 | 7:08 |
| 30 | 12.0 | 7:05 | 7:08 |
| 31 | 12.0 | 7:05 | 7:08 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 6.09 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.08 kWh/m² to a high of 6.35 kWh/m² in February across the year — March's 6.09 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.0 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Rumbek
None of Rumbek's seasonal hazards are active in March. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Rumbek's rainy season runs May–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is March a good time to visit Rumbek?
Our two travel scores rate March for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
March is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Rumbek.
What to pack for Rumbek in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, Rumbek sees daytime highs around 38°C and nights near 26°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. About 5 days see rain.
UV index in Rumbek in March
Clear-sky midday UV in March peaks around 14 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Rumbek peaks around March 20 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 14 at about 9 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 9 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Extreme |
| Feb | 11 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 10 | Very high |
| Dec | 9 | Very high |
Air quality in Rumbek in March
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where March falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Rumbek is worst in January — around 81 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 7.2× the cleanest month (September, 11 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 81 | 77 | 51 | 25 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 37 | 80 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Moderate | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Moderate | Poor | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 81 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 77 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 51 | Poor |
| Apr | 25 | Moderate |
| May | 12 | Good |
| Jun | 16 | Moderate |
| Jul | 16 | Moderate |
| Aug | 12 | Good |
| Sep | 11 | Good |
| Oct | 13 | Moderate |
| Nov | 37 | Poor |
| Dec | 80 | Unhealthy |
Where is Rumbek?
Rumbek sits at 6.8°N, 29.7°E, 428 m above sea level, in South Sudan. The nearest listed city is Tonj, 122 km away.
Topography around Rumbek
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Rumbek.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Rumbek has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 10 m around an average of 422 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 47 m; within 80 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 160 m.
The land around Rumbek is covered by grassland (72%) and artificial surfaces (20%) within 3 km, grassland (67%) and shrubs (26%) within 16 km, and grassland (63%) and shrubs (22%) within 80 km.
South Sudan travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 4
- Do Not Travel
- Prices
- ≈ 6% of US
- price level, 2021
- GDP per capita
- $1,080
- 2015
- Happiness
- 2.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2019
- Homicide rate
- 14
- per 100k, 2012
- Road deaths
- 36.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Low
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Rumbek (6.8062°, 29.6774°, elevation 428 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).