Mekelle Climate by Month
Mekelle has relatively stable weather with warm temperatures.
It receives mid-range precipitation levels.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Mekelle remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in June, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 23°C during cooler months like December. At night, temperatures typically average around 10°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Mekelle experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 916 mm yearly. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, August receives heavy rainfall, averaging 270 mm of precipitation, recorded across 10 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, October brings less rainfall, with 15 mm over 5 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The best time of year to visit Mekelle in Ethiopia
During the months of January, February, March, 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:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in July and August.
Yes, the months of October, November and December are very dry.
June has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 23°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 270 mm of rainfall.
October is the driest month with 15 mm of precipitation.
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