Climate Insights for Jinja

Jinja City, Uganda

Hottest
February
28°C peak82°F peak
Coldest
July
19°C low66°F low
Wettest
April
238 mm rain9.4 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Jinja is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 1,797 mm of precipitation falls per year. Jinja receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Jinja sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Jinja is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 73°F and approximately 70.8 in of precipitation falls per year. Jinja receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Jinja sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 27°Average: 23°Min: 20°FebMax: 28°Average: 24°Min: 20°MarMax: 27°Average: 24°Min: 20°AprMax: 26°Average: 23°Min: 20°MayMax: 26°Average: 23°Min: 20°JunMax: 26°Average: 22°Min: 19°JulMax: 26°Average: 22°Min: 19°AugMax: 26°Average: 22°Min: 19°SepMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 19°OctMax: 27°Average: 23°Min: 20°NovMax: 26°Average: 23°Min: 20°DecMax: 26°Average: 23°Min: 20°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 81°FAverage: 74°FMin: 68°FFebMax: 82°FAverage: 75°FMin: 69°FMarMax: 81°FAverage: 74°FMin: 69°FAprMax: 79°FAverage: 73°FMin: 69°FMayMax: 79°FAverage: 73°FMin: 68°FJunMax: 79°FAverage: 72°FMin: 67°FJulMax: 79°FAverage: 72°FMin: 66°FAugMax: 79°FAverage: 72°FMin: 66°FSepMax: 80°FAverage: 72°FMin: 67°FOctMax: 80°FAverage: 73°FMin: 68°FNovMax: 79°FAverage: 73°FMin: 68°FDecMax: 80°FAverage: 73°FMin: 68°F
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Jinja has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 22°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.Jinja has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 16°F range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 82°F and the mean temperature sits around 75°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 66°F and an average of 72°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 99mmFebPrecipitation: 92mmMarPrecipitation: 183mmAprPrecipitation: 238mmMayPrecipitation: 194mmJunPrecipitation: 121mmJulPrecipitation: 95mmAugPrecipitation: 126mmSepPrecipitation: 156mmOctPrecipitation: 164mmNovPrecipitation: 194mmDecPrecipitation: 136mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.9inFebPrecipitation: 3.6inMarPrecipitation: 7.2inAprPrecipitation: 9.4inMayPrecipitation: 7.6inJunPrecipitation: 4.8inJulPrecipitation: 3.7inAugPrecipitation: 5inSepPrecipitation: 6.1inOctPrecipitation: 6.5inNovPrecipitation: 7.6inDecPrecipitation: 5.3in
Precipitation

Jinja is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,797 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 150 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 238 mm of rainfall. May and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 92 mm. That's 147 mm less than April, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Jinja is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 70.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.9 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 9.4 in of rainfall. May and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 3.6 in. That's 5.8 in less than April, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 6km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 6km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Jinja is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Jinja is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan23°74°F
Feb24°75°F
Mar24°74°F
Apr23°73°F
May23°73°F
Jun22°72°F
Jul22°72°F
Aug22°72°F
Sep22°72°F
Oct23°73°F
Nov23°73°F
Dec23°73°F

The best time to visit Jinja is during January, February and July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 95 mm per month. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Jinja is during January, February and July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 73°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.7 in per month. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Jinja based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Jinja based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
20 °C68 °F
27 °C81 °F
6 km/h4 mph
99 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
20 °C69 °F
28 °C82 °F
7 km/h4 mph
92 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
20 °C69 °F
27 °C81 °F
7 km/h4 mph
183 mm7.2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
20 °C69 °F
26 °C79 °F
7 km/h4 mph
238 mm9.4 in
0 cm0 in
May
20 °C68 °F
26 °C79 °F
6 km/h4 mph
194 mm7.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
19 °C67 °F
26 °C79 °F
6 km/h4 mph
121 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
19 °C66 °F
26 °C79 °F
7 km/h4 mph
95 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
19 °C66 °F
26 °C79 °F
6 km/h4 mph
126 mm5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
19 °C67 °F
27 °C80 °F
6 km/h4 mph
156 mm6.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
20 °C68 °F
27 °C80 °F
6 km/h4 mph
164 mm6.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
20 °C68 °F
26 °C79 °F
5 km/h3 mph
194 mm7.6 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
20 °C68 °F
26 °C80 °F
6 km/h4 mph
136 mm5.3 in
0 cm0 in