Mekʼelē weather in August (Ethiopia)

What weather conditions can you expect in Mekʼelē this August? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Mekʼelē includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 23°C, cooling down at night to around 14°C. Typically, this month offers some of the year's mildest temperatures. However, it's still unmistakably warm.

Precipitation

Mekʼelē in August usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 297 mm for the month. This month is characterized by heavy rain, often falling intensely. Equip yourself with a poncho to stay protected from the rain. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 10 days days of rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Mekʼelē. January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While August tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Mekʼelē, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 297 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Where to go in Ethiopia in August

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

For visitors traveling to Mekʼelē, 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.

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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