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Bahar Dar Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Bahar Dar has a steady warm climate throughout the year. It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

With minimal seasonal shifts, Bahar Dar experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in April to a comfortable 22°C in the coolest month, December.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 14°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Bahar Dar has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1762 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Bahar Dar shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in August, with an average of 493 mm of precipitation over 15 rainy days.

In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 4.1 mm of rainfall over 2 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Bahar Dar Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Bahar Dar

Tue   Jan 14
28°C | 14°C
N 2 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Wed   Jan 15
28°C | 12°C
N 2 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Thu   Jan 16
28°C | 12°C
N 2 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Bahar Dar in Ethiopia

During the months of June, July, August, September, October, November and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is the rainy season in Bahar Dar?
    Rainy season in Bahar Dar occurs in the months of June, July, August and September.
  • Does Bahar Dar have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February, March, November and December are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Bahar Dar?
    April has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Bahar Dar?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 22°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Bahar Dar?
    August tops the wettest month list with 493 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Bahar Dar?
    January is the driest month with 4 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.