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Jinja in September

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
30°C (86°F) / 19°C (66°F)
average high / low
Rain days
10
Crowds
Medium
Uganda overall
Prices
High
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.

Is another month better than September?

September is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in September

Long-term averages
  • JinjaHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 19 °C (66 °F), rain on about 10 days
  • Lake Victoria basin, Uganda · Entebbe, Kampala, Jinjafine

    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: Mostly dry, occasional showers.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Jinja, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Sep: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Sep: 30 °C (86 °F)

    Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)

  • Night low

    Sep: 19 °C (66 °F)

    Jan: 18 °C (64 °F)

  • Rain days

    Sep: 10

    Jan: 6 (better)

  • Crowds

    Sep: Medium

    Jan: Medium

  • Prices

    Sep: High

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Sep: 0

    Jan: 0

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

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

Jinja: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

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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