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Jinja Weather in May
May in Jinja brings high temperatures around 27°C (81°F) during the day, dropping to 20°C (68°F) at night, and as part of the rainy season, heavy rainfall is common.
Rainfall in Jinja in May
As part of the rainy season, Jinja sees around 21 days of rain in May, with an average of 225 mm (8.9 in). Rainfall this month is frequent and tends to be fairly heavy when it does fall. Packing waterproofs is a good idea.
Temperature in Jinja in May
In May, expect high temperatures in Jinja, with highs of 27°C (81°F) and lows of 20°C (68°F) at night. This kind of day-to-night contrast is typical for this time of year. At 20°C (68°F) overnight, nights are warm enough to sit outside comfortably in light clothing.
Sunshine in Jinja in May
The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 127 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and rainy days.If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, January, February, June, July, August, September and December typically offer the best circumstances for Jinja.
Jinja Temperature in May
Min Temperature
20°C (68°F)
Max Temperature
27°C (81°F)
Chance of Rain
71%
Precipitation
225 mm (8.9 in)
Rainy days
21 days
Humidity
81% *
Sunshine
127 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
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* Data from: Kampala, Uganda (70 KM, 43 Miles).
Jinja Weather by Month
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Historical weather records for Jinja in May
Browse day-by-day weather records for Jinja spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Jinja historical weather extremes in May
Based on weather observations in Jinja between 2006 and 2026, these are the recorded extremes during May.
- The warmest day in May was on May 12, 2013, with a maximum of 33°C (91°F).
- The coldest May day was on May 12, 2009, with a maximum of 22°C (72°F).
- Jinja registered its coldest May night on May 12, 2012, with temperatures dropping to 17°C (63°F).
- Peak precipitation in May occurred on May 7, 2015, when 54 mm (2.1 in) of precipitation was measured.
Best Places in Uganda in May
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
What to Wear in Jinja in May
Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in May. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can. Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month
What To Do in Jinja in May
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Swimming7/10 -
Cycling7/10 -
Walking7/10 -
Camping6/10 -
Outdoor sports7/10
Jinja 3-Day Forecast
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