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Bahir Dar weather in January (Ethiopia)

What should you pack for a trip to Bahir Dar in January? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The weather in Bahir Dar is usually perfect in January, featuring high temperatures and almost no rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 27°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 15°C.

Precipitation

Bahir Dar in January usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 4.2 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. Typically around 2 days days of rainfall are expected.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Bahir Dar. January, February, March, April, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Bahir Dar climate page with graphs.

 

Bahir Dar, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 27°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 8%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 4.2 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 2 days  

Where to go in Ethiopia in January

Find out more about the weather in Ethiopia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Bahir Dar.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Ethiopia? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Ethiopia. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.