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When to go · Jinja

Jinja in January

Great month. Inside Jinja's best window: Jun–Aug, Dec–Feb (drier); rafting runs all year.

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
30°C / 18°C
average high / low
Rain days
6
Crowds
Medium
Uganda overall
Prices
High
Uganda overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Jinja

Inside Jinja's best window: Jun–Aug, Dec–Feb (drier); rafting runs all year.

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • JinjaHighs around 30 °C, lows around 18 °C, rain on about 6 days
  • Lake Victoria basin, Uganda · Entebbe, Kampala, Jinjabest weather

    Warm and humid at 1,150 m; afternoon storms in the rains.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Uganda overall
Medium
Prices · Uganda overall
High

Uganda overall: Dry: good trekking, green hills; Liberation Day 26 Jan.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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