Climate Insights for Jinja
Jinja City, Uganda
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
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
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
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
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.