Climate of Jinja, Jinja, Uganda
Point-value climate at Jinja (Jinja, Uganda). Population approximately 301,619.
Located in Jinja, Uganda, Jinja has a consistently warm climate. Population approximately 301,619. Monthly average temperatures range from 21.1°C / 70°F in July to 23°C / 73.4°F in March, with rainfall varying from 58 mm / 2.3 in (July) to 202 mm / 8 in (April) — about 1377 mm / 54.2 in across the year. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Jinja's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.6°C72.7°F | 64 mm2.5″ | — |
| February | 22.8°C73°F | 88 mm3.5″ | Tropical |
| March | 23°C73.4°F | 142 mm5.6″ | Tropical |
| April | 22.5°C72.5°F | 202 mm8″ | Tropical |
| May | 22.2°C72°F | 144 mm5.7″ | Tropical |
| June | 21.7°C71.1°F | 73 mm2.9″ | — |
| July | 21.1°C70°F | 58 mm2.3″ | — |
| August | 21.4°C70.5°F | 80 mm3.1″ | — |
| September | 22°C71.6°F | 112 mm4.4″ | Tropical |
| October | 22.6°C72.7°F | 149 mm5.9″ | Tropical |
| November | 22.3°C72.1°F | 171 mm6.7″ | Tropical |
| December | 22.3°C72.1°F | 94 mm3.7″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Jinja?
Jinja does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Jinja's warmest month is March at an average of 23°C / 73.4°F, and its driest month is July with about 58 mm / 2.3 in of rain.
What is the climate of Jinja?
Jinja, in Jinja, Uganda, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 21.1°C / 70°F in July to 23°C / 73.4°F in March. Annual rainfall is approximately 1377 mm / 54.2 in, with the wettest month being April (202 mm / 8 in) and the driest July (58 mm / 2.3 in).
What is the average temperature in Jinja in March?
The average temperature in Jinja in March is 23°C / 73.4°F, with rainfall of about 142 mm / 5.6 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Jinja?
The driest month in Jinja is July, with about 58 mm / 2.3 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 21.1°C / 70°F.
When is the wettest month in Jinja?
The wettest month in Jinja is April, with approximately 202 mm / 8 in of average monthly rainfall.