Jinja weather in December (Uganda)

Is December a good time to explore Jinja weather-wise? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Jinja includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 27°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 20°C.

Precipitation

Jinja in December usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 166 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 14 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With about 126 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, June, July, August, September and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, April tends to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Jinja, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 166 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 126 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in Uganda in December

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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.

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.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Uganda? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Uganda. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.