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Jinja Weather in February

Jinja in February

The short of it: Jinja in February averages a high of 30 °C (85 °F) and a low of 18 °C (64 °F), with 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain and about 12 h 6 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 18° · rain 66 mm · daylight 12 h 6 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: July & June

February in Jinja brings afternoons near 30° and nights around 18°, with about 66 mm of rain over the month. The height of summer in Jinja, with afternoons near 30°. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 6 min in mid-February.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Jinja runs about middling and wetter than most in February. Njeru, 3 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

February in Jinja, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 14 mm more rain
Versus March
1° warmer
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 6 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
NjeruCentral Region3 km W30°18°66 mm
BugembeEastern Region6 km NE30°17°61 mm
KakiraEastern Region12 km NE30°17°56 mm
MagamagaEastern Region18 km ENE30°17°52 mm
BuwengeEastern Region24 km N30°17°50 mm
BuikweCentral Region24 km WSW29°17°69 mm
LugaziCentral Region31 km WSW29°17°68 mm
MayugeEastern Region31 km E30°17°50 mm

The Almanac · Jinja Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
February
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The height of summer in Jinja, with afternoons near 30°. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Jinja by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°17°52 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
February30°18°66 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
March29°18°120 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
April28°18°190 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
May28°18°120 mm9 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
June27°17°65 mm9 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
July27°17°52 mm9 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
August27°17°71 mm9 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
September28°17°98 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
October29°18°134 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
November28°18°156 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
December28°18°82 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Jinja in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Jinja in February?

Days average 30 °C (85 °F) and nights 18 °C (64 °F), with about 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain over the month. The height of summer in Jinja, with afternoons near 30°. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Jinja?

The Almanac gives February 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are July and June.

How long are the days in Jinja in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 6 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Jinja in February?

Hardly — February nights average 18 °C (64 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Jinja in February?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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