Climate normals · 1970–2000
Jinja Climate
Jinja is a city in Uganda (E) with a population of about 93,061. Its average annual temperature is 22.1°C (72°F), with roughly 1388 mm of rain per year.
22.1°C
Avg Temp
1388
Precip (mm/yr)
Mar
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Jinja Climate
Jinja has an average annual temperature of 22.1°C (72°F) and receives about 1388 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
22.1°C
Avg Temp
1388
Precip (mm/yr)
Mar
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 23° / 73° | 64 mm |
| February | 23° / 73° | 85 mm |
| March | 23° / 73° | 142 mm |
| April | 22° / 72° | 203 mm |
| May | 22° / 72° | 146 mm |
| June | 22° / 71° | 74 mm |
| July | 21° / 70° | 62 mm |
| August | 21° / 71° | 85 mm |
| September | 22° / 72° | 115 mm |
| October | 23° / 73° | 150 mm |
| November | 22° / 72° | 169 mm |
| December | 22° / 72° | 93 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Jinja
The most comfortable months to visit Jinja are typically July, June and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is March (around 28°C high). The coldest is July (near 16°C low). April is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Jinja are typically July, June and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Jinja, Uganda has an average annual temperature of 22.1°C and about 1388 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is July.
In March, the hottest month, daily highs in Jinja average about 28°C (83°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.