Jinja weather in October (Uganda)

What should you pack for a trip to Jinja in October? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

During October, Jinja usually has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 27°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 20°C.

Precipitation

Jinja in October usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 201 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 19 days.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 157 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days 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 October

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 201 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 157 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in Uganda in October

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.

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