When is the best time to go to Jinja
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Jinja, Uganda. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Jinja
Jinja weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Jinja are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 73mm | 8.3hrs | 12.8hrs |
The climate in Jinja during January can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Jinja, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Jinja and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Jinja with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 86mm | 8.2hrs | 12.8hrs |
February in Jinja is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Jinja, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Jinja and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Jinja with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 141mm | 7.4hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Jinja is characteristically hot and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Jinja for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Jinja and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Jinja with around 141mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 219mm | 7hrs | 12.8hrs |
Jinja's weather in April is typically warm, humid and very wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Jinja for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in Jinja and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Jinja with around 219mm 8.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 160mm | 7.4hrs | 12.9hrs |
May is a wet, humid month in Jinja and the temperature is generally warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Jinja for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the spring in Jinja and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Jinja with around 160mm 6.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 82mm | 7.8hrs | 12.8hrs |
June in Jinja is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Jinja, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Jinja and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Jinja with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 75mm | 7.3hrs | 12.8hrs |
July in Jinja is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Jinja, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Jinja and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Jinja with around 75mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 83mm | 7.2hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Jinja is characteristically warm and a little damp.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Jinja, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Jinja and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Jinja with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 107mm | 7.7hrs | 12.8hrs |
Jinja's weather in September is typically warm and damp in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Jinja.
September is in the fall / autumn in Jinja and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Jinja with around 107mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 134mm | 7.6hrs | 12.9hrs |
October is a wet month in Jinja and the temperature is generally warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Jinja for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the fall / autumn in Jinja and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 16°C (62°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Jinja with around 134mm 5.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 159mm | 7.5hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in November in Jinja is characteristically warm and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Jinja for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Jinja and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Jinja with around 159mm 6.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 104mm | 8.3hrs | 12.8hrs |
December in Jinja is generally damp with the temperature being warm.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Jinja.
December is in the winter in Jinja and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Jinja with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Jinja weather stats
| Hottest month: | March | 29.1°C 84.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 73mm 2.9ins |
| Sunniest month: | December | 8.3hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 26.8°C 80.2°F |
| Wettest month: | April | 219mm 8.6ins |
| Warmest sea: | April | 29°C 84.2°F |
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