Jinja weather in March (Uganda)

What weather conditions can you expect in Jinja this March? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

March in Jinja generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 28°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 21°C.

Precipitation

Jinja in March falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 195 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 17 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 158 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures 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 March

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 195 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 158 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in Uganda in March

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

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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

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