Capital · South Sudan
Juba
No trip line is published for South Sudan. Read your own government travel advice first; this desk does not plan around it. If you do go, allow 2 days to see the main sights and arrange onward transport.
Juba, South Sudan’s capital on the White Nile, is a small but spread‑out town. Most attractions are within a short drive, but security and road conditions make a car essential. Two days allow you to visit the main sites, sample the limited dining scene and arrange onward travel. Check your government’s travel advice before planning any visit.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- SSP
- Best months
- Nov–Feb (dry season, cooler evenings)
- avoid Apr–Oct (heavy rains, road flooding)
- Airport
- JUB
- Nights
- 2
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 8Nine African countries on this site have no trip line bec…Carry the yellow fever certificate on every leg of a mult…Check your own government travel advice for South Sudan b…
- Africa ↗When a route touches a yellow-fever country — even a transit of 12 hours or more — keep the original yellow card (ICVP) in your hand luggage; health desks and airlines can refuse boarding or entry without it.
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- East Africa ↗Carry the yellow fever certificate on every leg of a multi-country trip: Uganda and Burundi check it for all arrivals, and a stop in Kenya or Ethiopia makes the next border ask for it.
- East Africa ↗Advice for Ethiopia, Somaliland, Eritrea, Somalia, South Sudan and the Congo border areas can change within days; read your government's page the week you fly and before every regional flight.
- East Africa ↗Price park, reserve and permit fees before comparing lodges: they are charged per person per day, often with VAT, and are fixed whatever bed you choose.
- South Sudan ↗Check your own government travel advice for South Sudan before any booking; advice depends on your passport and changes without notice.
- South Sudan ↗An e-visa and proof of yellow fever vaccination are required before arrival; permits for movement and photography have been enforced (check).
- South Sudan ↗Confirm that your travel insurance and medical evacuation cover apply to South Sudan before you rely on it.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Juba777 ▾
- Police777
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Juba, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?US dollars in cash carry most payments: see Insurance & payments above.South Sudan-wide
- SafetySecurity is a major concern; limit travel to daylight hours, use vetted drivers, and stay in hotels with 24 h security.
- Emergency numbers777 police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckJUB Juba International Airport (check).
- Getting aroundA 4‑wheel‑drive car is recommended; boda‑boda taxis operate in daylight.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café)check
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (city, 5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (city, 3.1 mi (5 km))check
- Budget bedBasic guesthouse, a night, per personSSP 20,000
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per roomSSP 150,000
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per roomSSP 250,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget SSP 150,000 · Mid SSP 300,000 · High SSP 500,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- JUB Juba International Airport (check)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
37°C (98°F)98°F (37°C)
Feb
Best
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Mar
not flagged
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Apr
Avoid
35°C (96°F)96°F (35°C)
May
Avoid
34°C (92°F)92°F (34°C)
Jun
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (89°F)89°F (32°C)
Sep
Avoid
33°C (92°F)92°F (33°C)
Oct
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Nov
Best
35°C (94°F)94°F (35°C)
Dec
Best
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: Apr–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Feb (38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)), coolest Dec (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C) low), wettest Jul (145 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Juba: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
37°C (98°F)98°F (37°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Feb
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
22°C (71°F)71°F (22°C)
11 rd
Mar
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
24°C (74°F)74°F (24°C)
37 rd
Apr
35°C (96°F)96°F (35°C)
23°C (74°F)74°F (23°C)
112 rd
May
34°C (92°F)92°F (34°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
130 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (71°F)71°F (22°C)
118 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
145 rd
Aug
32°C (89°F)89°F (32°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
128 rd
Sep
33°C (92°F)92°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
104 rd
Oct
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
115 rd
Nov
35°C (94°F)94°F (35°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
43 rd
Dec
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A 4‑wheel‑drive car is recommended; boda‑boda taxis operate in daylight. Roads are often unsealed and may require 4×4 after heavy rain.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
John Garang Mausoleum
goDoor to door: check
Drive or boda‑boda, about 5 min from central Juba
Closed to the public but visible from the street.
Greek stone buildings tour
goDoor to door: check
Walk or drive through Juba Town, 10–15 min between sites
Includes Ivory Bank, Paradise Hotel, Central Bank.
Juba Stadium
goDoor to door: check
Drive 5 min north of town centre
Check match schedule before visiting.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Acacia Village
check
Bros Hotel
check
Family hotel
check
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- check
- Mid
- check
- High
- check
Trip budget
| Basic guesthouse1 × 2 nights × SSP 20,000 | SSP 40,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 2 days × SSP 150,000 | SSP 300,000 |
| Round‑trip flight Nairobi–Juba (economy)1 × SSP 250,000 · check | SSP 250,000 |
| 4×4 hire with driver (1 day)1 × SSP 150,000 · check | SSP 150,000 |
| Buffer 20%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | SSP 148,000 |
| Trip total≈ SSP 444,000 per person per day, bed included | SSP 888,000 |
check
2026 estimate in SSP; US dollar rates highly volatile.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (café) | check |
| Meal at Da Vinci's (mid‑range)check | check |
| Bottle of wine | check |
| Taxi (city, 5 km) | check |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- High crime risk, especially after dark – avoid walking alone.
- Roads can be difficult after rain; arrange a 4×4 vehicle or hire a driver.
- Landmines exist on the city’s outskirts – stay on main roads.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 777
Pocket card
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My bed tonight
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Li hadha al-‘unwan, min fadlikTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police777
Embassy
check
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- JUB → city centre (taxi): check
Say or show
- Salam — Hello (sah-lahm)
- Kamanta? — How much? (kah-man-tah)
- Ana ahtaj sayyara — I need a driver (ah-nah ah-tahj sigh-yah-rah)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Juba. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Feb (dry season, cooler evenings) · avoid Apr–Oct (heavy rains, road flooding)
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport‑to‑hotel transport contracts (JUB‑Acacia, JUB‑Bros).
- Car‑hire with driver for safe city travel.
- Security briefing for night‑time movement.
Sources
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