Jinja Weather in January

What's the weather like in Jinja (Eastern Region) in January 2024?

The climate in Jinja during January can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.

January is in the winter in Jinja and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

Jinja weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 29.5°C 85°F
Nightly temperature 16°C 60.7°F
Average temperature 22.7°C 72.9°F
Daily sunshine 8.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 73 mm 2.9 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 27.9°C 82.2°F
Humidity 61%
Windspeed 10.1kph 6 mph

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.

January temperatures in Jinja

Jinja average temperature in January

January rainfall

Jinja average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Jinja average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Jinja in January 2024.

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Jinja weather stats

Jinja weather statistics
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
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