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Weather in Jinja - 14-day forecast

Detailed weather forecast for Jinja, Uganda: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.
Forecast for the next days in Jinja
today🌤️ 30°💧 0.1 mm
Sun☁️ 31°💧 0.8 mm
Mon☀️ 30°💧 0.4 mm
Tue☁️ 30°💧 1.1 mm
Wed🌧️ 28°💧 0.1 mm
Thu☀️ 30°💧 0.6 mm
Fri🌧️ 29°💧 0.6 mm
Sat🌤️ 28°💧 2.3 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal

How does the current forecast compare with normal?

We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.

NASA POWER

Sunday 6 Sept in Jinja, the forecast high is 31°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 26°C to 28°C, so it will be exceptionally warm. It is warmer than 100% of similar days.

30°Cexceptionally warm
usually 26°C–28°C
warmer than 96% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally dry wind: exceptionally strong
31°Cexceptionally warm
usually 26°C–28°C
warmer than 100% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: less rain than usual wind: exceptionally strong
30°Cexceptionally warm
usually 26°C–28°C
warmer than 97% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally dry wind: exceptionally strong
30°Cexceptionally warm
usually 26°C–28°C
warmer than 96% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: less rain than usual wind: exceptionally strong
28°Cwarmer than usual
usually 26°C–28°C
warmer than 70% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally dry wind: exceptionally strong
30°Cexceptionally warm
usually 26°C–28°C
warmer than 97% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally dry wind: exceptionally strong
29°Cexceptionally warm
usually 26°C–28°C
warmer than 94% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally dry wind: exceptionally strong

How warm was this week in previous years?

Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.

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20°28°35° 1981: 26°C1982: 26°C1983: 25°C1984: 26°C1985: 25°C1986: 26°C1987: 27°C1988: 26°C1989: 26°C1990: 26°C1991: 26°C1992: 26°C1993: 26°C1994: 25°C1995: 25°C1996: 26°C1997: 27°C1998: 26°C1999: 28°C2000: 28°C2001: 26°C2002: 28°C2003: 27°C2004: 29°C2005: 29°C2006: 28°C2007: 26°C2008: 27°C2009: 29°C2010: 27°C2011: 26°C2012: 26°C2013: 28°C2014: 27°C2015: 27°C2016: 28°C2017: 28°C2018: 27°C2019: 27°C2020: 26°C2021: 27°C2022: 27°C2023: 27°C2024: 28°C2025: 28°C 2026 forecast: 30°C current forecast 30°C 198119902000201020202026
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast

From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 27°C by day. The coolest year was 1985 (25°C) and the warmest was 2009 (29°C). The current forecast averages 30°C - higher than in 100% of historical years.

Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.

14-day forecast - Jinja

Jinja - 14-day weather forecast infographic

Jinja 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook

Next 16 days · forecast
29°
around 22° at night · days with rain: 9
Weeks 3-4 · avg for September
27°
around 17° at night · rain chance 14%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for October
28°
around 18° at night · rain chance 11%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for Jinja: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 29° by day and 22° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 27° in September, and about 28° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.

Day-by-day forecast for Jinja

Saturday5 September 2026
🌤️30°a few clouds
sunrise 06:42 · sunset 18:49 · night 22° · evening 27° · rain 0.11 mm · humidity 39% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 24%
Sunday6 September 2026
☁️31°broken clouds
sunrise 06:42 · sunset 18:49 · night 22° · evening 27° · rain 0.77 mm · humidity 34% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 56%
Monday7 September 2026
☀️30°clear sky
sunrise 06:42 · sunset 18:49 · night 24° · evening 28° · rain 0.35 mm · humidity 42% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 1%
Tuesday8 September 2026
☁️30°broken clouds
sunrise 06:42 · sunset 18:48 · night 23° · evening 26° · rain 1.05 mm · humidity 34% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 82%
Wednesday9 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
sunrise 06:41 · sunset 18:48 · night 24° · evening 24° · rain 0.13 mm · humidity 39% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 62%
Thursday10 September 2026
☀️30°clear sky
sunrise 06:41 · sunset 18:48 · night 23° · evening 25° · rain 0.55 mm · humidity 35% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 6%
Friday11 September 2026
🌧️29°light rain
sunrise 06:41 · sunset 18:47 · night 21° · evening 26° · rain 0.55 mm · humidity 40% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 3%
Saturday12 September 2026
🌤️28°a few clouds
sunrise 06:40 · sunset 18:47 · night 21° · evening 25° · rain 2.25 mm · humidity 43% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 16%
Sunday13 September 2026
🌧️25°light rain
sunrise 06:40 · sunset 18:47 · night 22° · evening 25° · rain 0.46 mm · humidity 53% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 81%
Monday14 September 2026
🌧️30°light rain
sunrise 06:40 · sunset 18:46 · night 21° · evening 22° · rain 1 mm · humidity 38% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 18%
Tuesday15 September 2026
🌧️29°light rain
sunrise 06:39 · sunset 18:46 · night 21° · evening 27° · rain 1.61 mm · humidity 44% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 9%
Wednesday16 September 2026
🌧️30°light rain
sunrise 06:39 · sunset 18:45 · night 22° · evening 22° · rain 1.08 mm · humidity 41% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 30%
Thursday17 September 2026
🌧️29°light rain
sunrise 06:38 · sunset 18:45 · night 20° · evening 24° · rain 3.76 mm · humidity 43% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 18%
Friday18 September 2026
🌧️25°light rain
sunrise 06:38 · sunset 18:45 · night 21° · evening 25° · rain 3.22 mm · humidity 63% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 100%
Saturday19 September 2026
🌧️27°light rain
sunrise 06:38 · sunset 18:44 · night 20° · evening 24° · rain 2.39 mm · humidity 49% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 100%
Sunday20 September 2026
🌧️30°light rain
sunrise 06:37 · sunset 18:44 · night 21° · evening 23° · rain 1.28 mm · humidity 41% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 45%

UV index in Jinja - is it safe to sunbathe?

UV INDEX · 16-DAY FORECASTJinja03681111+9.2UV VERY HIGHtoday, daily maxSPF 50, long sleeves and shade between 10:00 and16:00.Unprotected fair skin may burn in about 20 min9Sat5.098Sun6.099Mon7.099Tue8.099Wed9.099Thu10.0910Fri11.099Sat12.096Sun13.098Mon14.098Tue15.097Wed16.097Thu17.098Fri18.093Sat19.098Sun20.090-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extremeworld-prices.com · 2026-09-05
Today the UV index in Jinja is 9 (very high) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 20 minutes. SPF 50, long sleeves and shade between 10:00 and 16:00.

Jinja weather through the year

Jinja - annual climate

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FAQ - Jinja weather

What is the weather like in Jinja today?
Today it is about 30° during the day and 22° at night, a few clouds.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Jinja?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.