Ethiopia weather in July
Planning a journey to Ethiopia this July and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Ethiopia in July?
Ethiopia offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In July, one might encounter temperatures that range from moderate to very warm, and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
During the day temperatures vary from moderate in Sanetti Plateau at 18°C to very warm in Assab at 36°C. At night it cools down to 31°C in Assab and 10°C in Sanetti Plateau.
In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Assab with an average of 11 mm to heavy rainfall in Gonder with 526 mm. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 110 hours of sunlight expected in Addis Ababa. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
For a closer look at July's conditions in Ethiopia, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Ethiopia's yearly weather, check out our Ethiopia climate page.
Where to go in Ethiopia in July
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Average weather in Addis Ababa
In July 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.
Average weather in Bahir Dar
In July 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.
Average weather in Gonder
In July Gonder generally has pleasant 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.
Average weather in Debre Zeyit
In July Debre Zeyit generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Average weather in Adama
In July Adama generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is July the best time to visit Ethiopia?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Addis Ababa, July may not be the ideal time to visit Ethiopia.
Generally speaking, January, February, March, October, November and December provide perfect weather in Addis Ababa. In contrast, June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.
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