Jinja weather in August (Uganda)

Looking to travel to Jinja in August? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Jinja generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 27°C, while night temperatures can drop to 19°C.

Jinja in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 147 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 14 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 156 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Jinja. January, February, June, July, August, September and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, April tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Jinja, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 147 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 156 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

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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 Jinja in August?

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 August.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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