Jinja Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Jinja, Central Uganda, Uganda. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Jinja experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, sees up to 188 hours of sunshine, while April, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 118 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 1843 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. July sees up to 6.3 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. April, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 3.9 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Jinja enjoys an average of 1843 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

April, Jinja’s wettest month, receives 128 mm (5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Jinja Precipitation page.