Jinja Temperature by Month
Jinja in Central Uganda, Uganda enjoys a stable climate, with daytime temperatures staying close to 27°C (81°F) throughout the year. Explore the full monthly breakdown below.
Jinja Monthly Temperatures
In Jinja temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C (79°F) in July to a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in February. Nighttime lows range from 21°C (70°F) in February to 19°C (66°F) in July.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Jinja by month:
Low temperatures are most often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while highs typically occur around 3 PM. February, the city's warmest month, sees 172 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Historical Jinja Temperatures: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Jinja spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Jinja vs Uganda
The map below shows the annual temperature across Uganda. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Jinja vs World: Temperature Compared
Jinja's average annual maximum temperature is 27°C (81°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.
Glasgow, Scotland averages 13°C (55°F) a year — mild but often grey, with cold winters and rarely hot summers.
New York City, USA averages 17°C (63°F) a year, with hot humid summers and cold winters that bring regular snowfall.
Melbourne, Australia averages 20°C (68°F) annually — known for unpredictable weather, with four seasons sometimes happening in one day.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Jinja?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Jinja, July is the coolest month, with average highs of 26°C (79°F) and humidity around 77% — considered high. In February, the warmest month, temperatures average 28°C (82°F) with 68% humidity — conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Seasonal temperature shifts influence more than just how warm it feels — they also drive changes in rainfall, cloud cover, and wind patterns throughout the year.
Warmer air holds more moisture, which tends to mean heavier or more frequent rain during the warmer months. When temperatures drop in winter, any precipitation that does fall is more likely to come as snow or sleet, though in Jinja this rarely lasts long on the ground.
For more on Jinja's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Jinja climate page.
