Africa
South Sudan
The world's youngest nation, home to one of Earth's greatest wildlife migrations and vibrant living tribal cultures, for the boldest of travellers.
- Currency
- South Sudanese Pound (SSP)
- Language
- English
- Best time
- November – February
- Visa
- Visa required before you travel (apply online or through the South Sudanese Embassy). The FCDO advises against all travel to South Sudan
FCDO advises against all travel to South Sudan
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Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — the definitive source. Check it close to your travel dates.
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Why South Sudan
The world's youngest nation, home to one of Earth's greatest wildlife migrations and vibrant living tribal cultures, for the boldest of travellers.
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South Sudan is the newest country on the map and one of the very last true frontiers. Beyond the headlines lies a land of vast wetlands, savannah and one of the planet's most astonishing wildlife migrations, the millions-strong movement of antelope across the Boma-Badingilo plains.
Its cultural richness is extraordinary: dozens of distinct peoples, including the cattle-herding Mundari and Dinka, maintain some of Africa's most striking living traditions.
Be clear-eyed, though: the FCDO advises against all travel to South Sudan because of the risk of armed violence and criminality, and travelling against FCDO advice can invalidate your travel insurance. This is a portrait of the place, not a recommendation to go, always check current official advice first.
South Sudan in pictures
Weather & timing in South Sudan RIGHT NOW 25°C mostly clear
Best Dec–Feb · Shoulder Jun, Sep, Nov
Units
Next 7 days
Forecast · Met Office · updated 13 Nov · Powered by Met Office data
Typical · climate data
Best time to visit
November – February
Units
Spring (Mar–May)
What to expect — Daytime highs average about 36°C with overnight lows near 25°C.
What's best — Peak heat, then Shoulder season.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
What to expect — Daytime highs average about 32°C with overnight lows near 22°C — the wettest stretch of the year.
What's best — Shoulder season, then Wet season.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
What to expect — Daytime highs average about 33°C with overnight lows near 22°C.
What's best — Wet season, then Shoulder season.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
What to expect — Daytime highs average about 37°C with overnight lows near 23°C, and it stays largely dry.
What's best — Peak heat.
- South Sudan Meteorological Department (via ICPAC) · National service
Know before you go
The practical back-matter — safety, drones and the essentials, in one place.
Safety
Official UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office guidance is the definitive source — check it close to your travel dates.