Climate of Arba Minch, Southern Nations, Ethiopia
Point-value climate at Arba Minch (Southern Nations, Ethiopia). Population approximately 69,622.
Located in Southern Nations, Ethiopia, Arba Minch has a consistently warm climate. Population approximately 69,622. Monthly average temperatures range from 21.8°C / 71.2°F in July to 24.6°C / 76.3°F in March, with rainfall varying from 25 mm / 1 in (December) to 132 mm / 5.2 in (April) — about 829 mm / 32.6 in across the year. Arba Minch is the capital of Southern Nations. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Arba Minch's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, December.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.5°C74.3°F | 29 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 24.2°C75.6°F | 29 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| March | 24.6°C76.3°F | 65 mm2.6″ | — |
| April | 23.3°C73.9°F | 132 mm5.2″ | Tropical |
| May | 22.5°C72.5°F | 127 mm5″ | Tropical |
| June | 22.1°C71.8°F | 58 mm2.3″ | — |
| July | 21.8°C71.2°F | 52 mm2″ | — |
| August | 22.1°C71.8°F | 58 mm2.3″ | — |
| September | 22.8°C73°F | 86 mm3.4″ | Tropical |
| October | 22.8°C73°F | 105 mm4.1″ | Tropical |
| November | 22.6°C72.7°F | 63 mm2.5″ | — |
| December | 22.8°C73°F | 25 mm1″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Arba Minch?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, December. Arba Minch's warmest month is March at an average of 24.6°C / 76.3°F, and its driest month is December with about 25 mm / 1 in of rain.
What is the climate of Arba Minch?
Arba Minch, in Southern Nations, Ethiopia, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 21.8°C / 71.2°F in July to 24.6°C / 76.3°F in March. Annual rainfall is approximately 829 mm / 32.6 in, with the wettest month being April (132 mm / 5.2 in) and the driest December (25 mm / 1 in).
What is the average temperature in Arba Minch in March?
The average temperature in Arba Minch in March is 24.6°C / 76.3°F, with rainfall of about 65 mm / 2.6 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Arba Minch?
The driest month in Arba Minch is December, with about 25 mm / 1 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 22.8°C / 73°F.
When is the wettest month in Arba Minch?
The wettest month in Arba Minch is April, with approximately 132 mm / 5.2 in of average monthly rainfall.