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When to go · Jinja

Jinja in March

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–May and Sep–Nov for the heaviest rain; check river levels after long rain.

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
31°C / 20°C
average high / low
Rain days
14
Crowds
Low
Uganda overall
Prices
Medium
Uganda overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Jinja

Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–May and Sep–Nov for the heaviest rain; check river levels after long rain.

Weather in March

Long-term averages
  • JinjaHighs around 31 °C, lows around 20 °C, rain on about 14 days
  • Lake Victoria basin, Uganda · Entebbe, Kampala, Jinjarainy

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

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Uganda overall
Low
Prices · Uganda overall
Medium

Uganda overall: Rains begin; trails get muddy but treks run.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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