Weather in October in Ethiopia
Are you planning a trip a to Ethiopia in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Ethiopia in October?
In October, Ethiopia experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from mild to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is mild in Goba at 18°C and very warm in Assab at 33°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 28°C in Assab and 9°C in Goba.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Assab with an average of 4.2 mm to heavy rainfall in Sanetti Plateau with 354 mm.Average sunshine
The city Addis Ababa usually sees around 245 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Ethiopia in October, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Ethiopia climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Ethiopia?
Addis Ababa
In October Addis Ababa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Bahir Dar
In October Bahir Dar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Gonder
In October Gonder generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Debre Zeyit
In October Debre Zeyit generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Adama
In October Adama generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Ethiopia.
Is October the best time to visit Ethiopia?
We believe that October is one of the best times to visit Ethiopia with overall perfect weather in Addis Ababa. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, January, February, March, October, November and December provide perfect weather in Addis Ababa. The weather in June, July, August and September, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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