Ethiopia weather in August
Thinking about venturing to Ethiopia this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Ethiopia in August?
Ethiopia has a wide variety of climate types. During August, you can expect temperatures that range from moderate to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from moderate in Goba at 18°C to very warm in Assab at 36°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 31°C in Assab and 9°C in Goba. Although August is typically the coldest month, there are still areas in Ethiopia where the temperatures are mild, allowing for a comfortable visit any time of the year.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Assab with an average of 18 mm to heavy rainfall in Gonder with 607 mm. Addis Ababa experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 130 hours of sunlight expected in Addis Ababa. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
For specific regional insights in Ethiopia for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Ethiopia climate page.
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Average weather in Addis Ababa
In August Addis Ababa generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Bahir Dar
In August Bahir Dar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Gonder
In August Gonder generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Debre Zeyit
In August Debre Zeyit generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Adama
In August Adama generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Ethiopia?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Addis Ababa, August may not be the ideal time to visit Ethiopia.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Addis Ababa. On the other hand, the weather in June, July, August and September tend to be poor.
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