Climate of Dessie, Amhara, Ethiopia
Point-value climate at Dessie (Amhara, Ethiopia). Population approximately 183,802.
Located in Amhara, Ethiopia, Dessie has a mild oceanic climate. Population approximately 183,802. Monthly average temperatures range from 13.3°C / 55.9°F in December to 17.9°C / 64.2°F in June, with rainfall varying from 13 mm / 0.5 in (December) to 280 mm / 11 in (August) — about 988 mm / 38.9 in across the year. Dessie is the capital of Amhara. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Dessie's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: February, June, October.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.8°C56.8°F | 19 mm0.7″ | — |
| February | 14.5°C58.1°F | 28 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 15.3°C59.5°F | 61 mm2.4″ | — |
| April | 16.3°C61.3°F | 67 mm2.6″ | — |
| May | 17.2°C63°F | 69 mm2.7″ | — |
| June | 17.9°C64.2°F | 42 mm1.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 16.6°C61.9°F | 258 mm10.2″ | — |
| August | 16.2°C61.2°F | 280 mm11″ | — |
| September | 16.1°C61°F | 97 mm3.8″ | — |
| October | 14.6°C58.3°F | 38 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
| November | 13.6°C56.5°F | 16 mm0.6″ | — |
| December | 13.3°C55.9°F | 13 mm0.5″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Dessie?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are February, June, October. Dessie's warmest month is June at an average of 17.9°C / 64.2°F, and its driest month is December with about 13 mm / 0.5 in of rain.
What is the climate of Dessie?
Dessie, in Amhara, Ethiopia, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 13.3°C / 55.9°F in December to 17.9°C / 64.2°F in June. Annual rainfall is approximately 988 mm / 38.9 in, with the wettest month being August (280 mm / 11 in) and the driest December (13 mm / 0.5 in).
What is the average temperature in Dessie in June?
The average temperature in Dessie in June is 17.9°C / 64.2°F, with rainfall of about 42 mm / 1.7 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Dessie?
The driest month in Dessie is December, with about 13 mm / 0.5 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 13.3°C / 55.9°F.
When is the wettest month in Dessie?
The wettest month in Dessie is August, with approximately 280 mm / 11 in of average monthly rainfall.