AI-generatedJinja at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Aug, Nov – Jan
- Warmest month
- Feb · 27°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,090 h
- Rain a year
- 1,859 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 1,187 m
Climate in Jinja
Jinja has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. February is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while November is the coolest at 26 °C. With around 2,090 hours of sunshine a year, Jinja is moderately sunny; February is the sunniest month with 6.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Jinja
The best time to visit Jinja is from June to August and from November to January. Hiking and mountain trips are best from April to January, when the trails are largely free of snow. Rain is frequent from March to May and from September to October; the wettest month is April with 237 mm.
Jinja through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Jinja in the dry season
Jun – Aug, Nov – Feb
Fair
- 26–27 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 145 rainy days in all
Jinja in the rainy season
Mar – May, Sep – Oct
Fair
- 26–27 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 131 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Apr – Jan
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Rainy months
Mar – May, Sep – Oct
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
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Your best months: June – July, December
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – August, November – January
Good forSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 21°
- Midday, 13:00: about 26°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 26°
- Evening, 20:00: about 22°
- Night, 23:00: about 21°
06:3018:36
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:17–06:57 · evening 18:08–18:49
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:09–06:17 · evening 18:49–18:57
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Jinja compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 26° from start to end.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 26° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 18° | 19° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 12.1 h |
What is the weather like in Jinja in October?
In October, Jinja is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 180 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Jinja.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 6 min06:30 – 18:36
- UV index
- 15 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 80 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %84 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %33 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Jinja
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Jinja: score 55 against 49. Daytime highs are about the same. June has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 49 | 55better |
| Daytime high | 26° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 19° | 18° |
| Sunshine | 5.0 h | 6.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 26 | 22better |
| Rainfall | 180 mm | 129 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 26better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Jinja month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
50January27° · 6.6 h
In January, Jinja is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 110 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Jinja – and yet one of the best months here.
Jinja in January49February27° · 6.8 h
In February, Jinja is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 96 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Jinja.
Jinja in February45March27° · 5.9 h
In March, Jinja is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 172 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Jinja.
Jinja in March47April26° · 4.6 h
In April, Jinja is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 237 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Jinja.
Jinja in April49May26° · 5.2 h
In May, Jinja is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 201 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Jinja.
Jinja in May55June26° · 6.0 h
In June, Jinja is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 129 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Jinja – and yet one of the best months here.
Jinja in June55July26° · 6.2 h
In July, Jinja is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 106 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Jinja – and yet one of the best months here.
Jinja in July52August26° · 6.0 h
In August, Jinja is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 133 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Jinja – and yet one of the best months here.
Jinja in August49September26° · 5.7 h
In September, Jinja is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 151 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Jinja.
Jinja in September49October26° · 5.0 h
In October, Jinja is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 180 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Jinja.
Jinja in October52November26° · 4.8 h
In November, Jinja is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 197 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Jinja – and yet one of the best months here.
Jinja in November54December26° · 5.8 h
In December, Jinja is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 147 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Jinja – and yet one of the best months here.
Jinja in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Jinja
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 19°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in July (18°), the warmest in March (20°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from February to April; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to January. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 329 days a year.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 50 | 27° | 19° | 6.6 h | 18 | 110 |
| FebruaryFeb | 49 | 27° | 20° | 6.8 h | 17 | 96 |
| MarchMar | 45 | 27° | 20° | 5.9 h | 24 | 172 |
| AprilApr | 47 | 26° | 20° | 4.6 h | 28 | 237 |
| MayMay | 49 | 26° | 19° | 5.2 h | 28 | 201 |
| JuneJun | 55 | 26° | 18° | 6.0 h | 22 | 129 |
| JulyJul | 55 | 26° | 18° | 6.2 h | 19 | 106 |
| AugustAug | 52 | 26° | 18° | 6.0 h | 22 | 133 |
| SeptemberSep | 49 | 26° | 18° | 5.7 h | 25 | 151 |
| OctoberOct | 49 | 26° | 19° | 5.0 h | 26 | 180 |
| NovemberNov | 52 | 26° | 19° | 4.8 h | 26 | 197 |
| DecemberDec | 54 | 26° | 19° | 5.8 h | 22 | 147 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine hours in Jinja
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.0 of 12.1 hours of daylight in Jinja, 41 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Jinja: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Jinja has about 26 rainy days with 180 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Jinja
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 15 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in March (UV 16).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 10 min
- Light brown skin
- about 15 min
- Olive skin
- about 20 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Jinja
How breezy and how cloudy Jinja is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Jinja typically peaks at 10 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 80 % of the sky over Jinja: mostly overcast, with about 5.0 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Jinja
How often the day gets hot in Jinja (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Jinja has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 26 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
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Jinja in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Jinja has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 53) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 46).
- 46
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 26 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 50
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 26 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 53
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 49
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 26 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 52
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 26 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h 20 min
- Distance
- 6,490 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Jinja compared
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Jinja vs Kampala
In October the holiday weather in Jinja and Kampala is about equally good (score 49 vs 50). During the day it is about as warm in Kampala as in Jinja.
| in October | Jinja | Kampala |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 49 | 50 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 26° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 26 | 26 |
| Best time | Jun – Aug, Nov – Jan | Jan – Feb, Jun – Aug |
Through the year
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Frequently asked questions about Jinja
When is the best time to visit Jinja?
The best time to visit Jinja is from June to August and from November to January. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Jinja?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 20 °C. November is the coolest month at 26 °C.
When does it rain most in Jinja?
Rain is frequent from March to May and from September to October; the wettest month is April with 237 mm. The driest month is February with 96 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Jinja get?
Jinja gets around 2,090 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 6.8 hours a day; in April there are 4.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Jinja in?
Jinja is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Jinja?
A nonstop flight from London to Jinja takes about 8 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,490 km.
Which school holidays are best for Jinja?
Jinja has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 53) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 46). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 46, May half-term 50, summer holidays 53, October half-term 49, Christmas holidays 52.