Climate of Jinja, Uganda
Area-weighted average across Jinja. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Jinja, a subdivision of Uganda, has a consistently warm climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 21.1°C / 70°F in July to 23°C / 73.4°F in March, with rainfall from 62 mm / 2.4 in to 200 mm / 7.9 in depending on the season (1361 mm / 53.6 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.6°C72.7°F | 62 mm2.4″ | — |
| February | 22.8°C73°F | 75 mm3″ | — |
| March | 23°C73.4°F | 136 mm5.4″ | Tropical |
| April | 22.5°C72.5°F | 200 mm7.9″ | Tropical |
| May | 22.1°C71.8°F | 150 mm5.9″ | Tropical |
| June | 21.6°C70.9°F | 76 mm3″ | — |
| July | 21.1°C70°F | 70 mm2.8″ | — |
| August | 21.4°C70.5°F | 93 mm3.7″ | — |
| September | 21.9°C71.4°F | 114 mm4.5″ | — |
| October | 22.4°C72.3°F | 141 mm5.6″ | Tropical |
| November | 22.3°C72.1°F | 153 mm6″ | Tropical |
| December | 22.2°C72°F | 91 mm3.6″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Jinja?
Jinja, Uganda does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is March at 23°C / 73.4°F, and the driest is January at 62 mm / 2.4 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Jinja?
Jinja, Uganda has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 21.1°C / 70°F in July to 23°C / 73.4°F in March. Annual rainfall averages about 1361 mm / 53.6 in, with the wettest month being April (200 mm / 7.9 in) and the driest January (62 mm / 2.4 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Jinja?
The hottest month in Jinja is March, with an area-wide average temperature of 23°C / 73.4°F.
What is the coldest month in Jinja?
The coldest month in Jinja is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 21.1°C / 70°F.
When does it rain most in Jinja?
The wettest month in Jinja is April, averaging about 200 mm / 7.9 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 62 mm / 2.4 in.