Debre Zeyit weather in August (Ethiopia)

What can you expect from the weather in Debre Zeyit during August? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In August, Debre Zeyit generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 23°C. But by evening, they drop to around 13°C. This month usually represents the year's cooler end of the spectrum. However, it still remains warm.

Debre Zeyit in August usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 211 mm for the month. It records the year's peak rainfall, often coming down quite heavily. We recommend bringing a poncho, which will keep you dry. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 12 days of rain are anticipated.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 130 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Debre Zeyit. January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, August tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Debre Zeyit, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 211 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 130 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (32 KM, 20 Miles).

Where to go in Ethiopia in August

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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 Debre Zeyit in August?

For visitors traveling to Debre Zeyit, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

7/10

Camping

6/10

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