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Mekelle weather in August (Ethiopia)

Wondering what the weather is like in Mekelle during August? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The typical weather for August in Mekelle includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 24°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 14°C.

Precipitation

Mekelle in August usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 270 mm for the month. This month is characterized by heavy rain, often falling intensely. Equip yourself with a poncho to stay protected from the rain. Climate data suggests that about 10 days will experience rainfall.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Mekelle. January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While August tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Mekelle, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 34%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 270 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 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 Mekelle, 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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