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Bahar Dar weather in August (Ethiopia)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Bahar Dar during August? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The typical weather for August in Bahar Dar includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 22°C. But by evening, they drop to around 15°C. Though the coolest month of the year, the temperatures are far from cold. With still warm days.

Precipitation

Bahar Dar in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 493 mm for the month. Experience the peak rainfall in this month, with heavy showers being the norm. A poncho is essential to stay dry and comfortable. You can typically expect 15 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Bahar Dar. January, February, March, April, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Bahar Dar climate page with graphs.

 

Bahar Dar, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 48%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 493 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  

Where to go in Ethiopia in August

Find out more about the weather in Ethiopia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Bahar Dar, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Camping
6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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