Jinja weather in January (Uganda)

Looking to travel to Jinja in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Jinja typically experiences high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 28°C, while nights can cool down to about 20°C.

Jinja in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 129 mm for the month. Typically around 11 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 157 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a great time to visit. January, February, June, July, August, September and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While April tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Jinja climate page with graphs.

 

Jinja, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 129 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 65% *  

Sunshine 157 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Kampala, Uganda (70 KM, 43 Miles).

Where to go in Uganda in January

Find out more about the weather in Uganda in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Jinja.

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