Āwasa in December sees high temperatures, with highs around 26°C (79°F) and overnight lows of 12°C (54°F). It's the driest month of the year, with very little rainfall to worry about.
Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. January, February, March, June, July, August, November and December typically offer the best weather for Āwasa.
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Find out more about the weather in Ethiopia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Ethiopia in December →
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Warm but pleasant conditions in Āwasa in December. Focus on lightweight, maybe with natural fabrics, cotton blend shirts, comfortable shorts, and breathable footwear. A light cover-up for sun protection is smart too. Dry conditions mean you won't need to worry about rain protection.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Where to go in December - average daytime high across popular destinations.
Adama
28°C (82°F) Gonder
26°C (79°F) Bahir Dar26°C (79°F) Debre Zeyit26°C (79°F) Mekelle23°C (73°F) Lege Tʼafo23°C (73°F) Addis Ababa24°C (75°F) Lalībela24°C (75°F) Need travel inspiration? Check out our bucket list articles and be inspired.
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