Climate of Gondar, Amhara, Ethiopia
Point-value climate at Gondar (Amhara, Ethiopia). Population approximately 156,230.
Located in Amhara, Ethiopia, Gondar has a mild oceanic climate. Population approximately 156,230. Monthly average temperatures range from 16.4°C / 61.5°F in August to 19.6°C / 67.3°F in April, with rainfall varying from 3 mm / 0.1 in (February) to 307 mm / 12.1 in (July) — about 1101 mm / 43.3 in across the year. Gondar is the capital of Amhara. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Gondar's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, March, April, November, December.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.1°C62.8°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 18.1°C64.6°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 19°C66.2°F | 15 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
| April | 19.6°C67.3°F | 30 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 19.1°C66.4°F | 96 mm3.8″ | — |
| June | 18.1°C64.6°F | 149 mm5.9″ | — |
| July | 16.5°C61.7°F | 307 mm12.1″ | — |
| August | 16.4°C61.5°F | 291 mm11.5″ | — |
| September | 17°C62.6°F | 118 mm4.6″ | — |
| October | 17.4°C63.3°F | 59 mm2.3″ | — |
| November | 16.6°C61.9°F | 22 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
| December | 16.8°C62.2°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Gondar?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, March, April, November, December. Gondar's warmest month is April at an average of 19.6°C / 67.3°F, and its driest month is February with about 3 mm / 0.1 in of rain.
What is the climate of Gondar?
Gondar, in Amhara, Ethiopia, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 16.4°C / 61.5°F in August to 19.6°C / 67.3°F in April. Annual rainfall is approximately 1101 mm / 43.3 in, with the wettest month being July (307 mm / 12.1 in) and the driest February (3 mm / 0.1 in).
What is the average temperature in Gondar in April?
The average temperature in Gondar in April is 19.6°C / 67.3°F, with rainfall of about 30 mm / 1.2 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Gondar?
The driest month in Gondar is February, with about 3 mm / 0.1 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 18.1°C / 64.6°F.
When is the wettest month in Gondar?
The wettest month in Gondar is July, with approximately 307 mm / 12.1 in of average monthly rainfall.