Travel advisory · South SudanGovernments advise against all travel to South Sudan.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice
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Also named by one government: Eastern Equatoria (Italy), Northern regions (Italy), Rest of South Sudan outside Juba, Wau, Yambio and Aweil (France), Unity (Spain), Western Bahr el Ghazal (Spain), Aweil (France), Border area with Central African Republic (Italy), Border area with Democratic Republic of the Congo (Italy), Juba (France), Nzara (Italy), Outside Juba (Spain), Tambura (Italy), Wau (France)
| Government | Advice | Updated | Read the advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (FCDO) | FCDO advises against all travel to South Sudan | – | Read the advice |
| United States (State Dept) | Do not travel | May 17, 2026 | Read the advice |
| Canada (Global Affairs) | Avoid all travel | – | Read the advice |
| Germany (Auswärtiges Amt) | Reisewarnung: Vor Reisen nach Südsudan wird gewarnt; deutsche Staatsangehörige werden zur Ausreise aufgefordert | Oct 13, 2026 | Read the advice |
| New Zealand (SafeTravel) | Do not travel | – | Read the advice |
| France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs) | Formellement déconseillé, sauf la capitale et Wau, Yambio, Aweil (level 2) | – | Read the advice |
Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.
South Sudan
The reasons to go are Juba, the Sudd wetland and the White Nile, but security, roads and the rainy season shape every trip.
South Sudan is a landlocked country in East Africa, with Juba as its capital and largest city. The White Nile runs south to north through the center of the country and passes Juba, past plains, savannahs, floodplains and forested mountains. At the center lies the Sudd, a vast swamp and one of the world's largest wetlands. English is the official language, and Juba Arabic is the common language of government and city life.
Go for wetlands, river scenery and wildlife, and expect limited infrastructure. Juba is the only large city with reliable infrastructure, and many roads are in poor condition, so overland travel takes planning. Rain usually falls from May to October, so the drier months from roughly November to April suit a trip best. Check current security advice before you book, because fighting intensified in several states in 2025, and use registered guides and licensed operators for any park visit.
Five things to know before South Sudan
- Read the current travel advisory first
Governments including the UK and US advise against all travel to all or large parts of South Sudan. Most travel insurance will not cover you where your government advises against travel. UK travel advice
- Check the US advisory as well
The US State Department rates South Sudan Level 4, do not travel. It lists armed conflict, crime and kidnapping among the reasons.
- Get a visa before you travel
Visitors need a visa in advance, applied for online at the government e-visa portal or through a South Sudanese embassy. Visas and entry
- Carry a yellow fever certificate
South Sudan requires proof of yellow fever vaccination for all arriving travelers aged nine months and over.
- Read your insurance policy before you book
Look for the clause on government travel advice. Specialist cover for high-risk areas exists but is expensive and often excludes the risks that matter most. Travel insurance
South Sudan travel guides
Practical guides from writers who live there.
Gorillas, chimps, the Nile and entry rules, to the south
Read the guideKenyaThe Mara, Amboseli, Nairobi and the coast, to the south-east
Read the guideVisas and entryVisa application and yellow fever certificate for South Sudan
Read the guideTravel insuranceWhy standard policies exclude South Sudan
Read the guideAll of AfricaEast African guides with open entry rules
Read the guide
Destinations in South Sudan
When to go
- Rainy days
- Days with storms
- Best
- JanuaryClear0 rainy daysHigh38°Low24°Dry, hotJanuaryClear
Best
- High
- 38°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 1 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, hot
- FebruaryClear1 rainy dayHigh39°Low25°Dry, hottestFebruaryClear
Best
- High
- 39°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 3 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, hottest
- MarchClear5 rainy daysHigh38°Low26°Very hotMarchClear
- High
- 38°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 19 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Very hot
- AprilPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh36°Low25°Rains startAprilPartly cloudy
- High
- 36°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 73 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rains start
- MayRain15 rainy daysHigh34°Low23°RainyMayRain
- High
- 34°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 100 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rainy
- JuneRain15 rainy daysHigh33°Low22°RainyJuneRain
- High
- 33°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 93 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rainy
- JulyRain18 rainy daysHigh31°Low21°WettestJulyRain
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 140 mm
- Rainy days
- 18
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wettest
- AugustRain18 rainy daysHigh31°Low21°RainyAugustRain
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 140 mm
- Rainy days
- 18
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rainy
- SeptemberRain16 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh32°Low21°RainySeptemberRain
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 103 mm
- Rainy days
- 16
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Rainy
- OctoberRain14 rainy daysHigh33°Low22°Rains easeOctoberRain
- High
- 33°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 127 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rains ease
- NovemberPartly cloudy6 rainy daysHigh35°Low23°Dry, hotNovemberPartly cloudy
- High
- 35°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 39 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, hot
- DecemberClear1 rainy dayHigh37°Low24°Dry, hotDecemberClear
Best
- High
- 37°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 4 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, hot
Average daily high and low in Juba, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in South Sudan
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
27
- Feels like
- 27°
- Humidity
- 53%
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 0%
South Sudan
01:23 AM
Tuesday, November 3
- Today40°25°0%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 40°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Wed40°25°0%Wednesday: Partly cloudy. High 40°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Thu41°26°0%Thursday: Cloudy. High 41°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Fri40°27°35%Friday: Drizzle. High 40°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 35%.
- Sat38°25°45%Saturday: Drizzle. High 38°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 45%.
- Sun35°24°53%Sunday: Drizzle. High 35°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 53%.
Updated 12:04 AM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 5,992 SSP
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
South Sudan FAQ
Is it safe to travel to South Sudan right now?
Governments including the UK and US advise against all travel to South Sudan. Read the current UK and US advisories before making any plans, and check whether your insurance covers you.
Do I need a visa for South Sudan?
Yes, most visitors need a visa arranged before travel, applied for through the government e-visa portal or a South Sudanese embassy.
Do I need a yellow fever vaccine for South Sudan?
Yes. Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required for all arriving travelers aged nine months and over.
Will my travel insurance cover South Sudan?
Usually not. Most policies exclude countries where your government advises against all travel. Specialist cover exists for work travel but is costly.
What is the climate like in South Sudan?
Hot all year. December to February is dry and very hot; the rains run from about April to October and flood large areas.