Climate of Jimma, Oromia, Ethiopia
Point-value climate at Jimma (Oromia, Ethiopia). Population approximately 128,306.
Located in Oromia, Ethiopia, Jimma has a mild oceanic climate. Population approximately 128,306. Monthly average temperatures range from 18°C / 64.4°F in December to 20.7°C / 69.3°F in April, with rainfall varying from 30 mm / 1.2 in (January) to 240 mm / 9.4 in (August) — about 1552 mm / 61.1 in across the year. Jimma is the capital of Oromia. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Jimma's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, December.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.7°C65.7°F | 30 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 19.7°C67.5°F | 46 mm1.8″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 20.6°C69.1°F | 92 mm3.6″ | — |
| April | 20.7°C69.3°F | 121 mm4.8″ | — |
| May | 20.2°C68.4°F | 186 mm7.3″ | — |
| June | 19.4°C66.9°F | 223 mm8.8″ | — |
| July | 18.5°C65.3°F | 236 mm9.3″ | — |
| August | 18.6°C65.5°F | 240 mm9.4″ | — |
| September | 19.1°C66.4°F | 186 mm7.3″ | — |
| October | 18.9°C66°F | 105 mm4.1″ | — |
| November | 18.3°C64.9°F | 57 mm2.2″ | — |
| December | 18°C64.4°F | 30 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Jimma?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, December. Jimma's warmest month is April at an average of 20.7°C / 69.3°F, and its driest month is January with about 30 mm / 1.2 in of rain.
What is the climate of Jimma?
Jimma, in Oromia, Ethiopia, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 18°C / 64.4°F in December to 20.7°C / 69.3°F in April. Annual rainfall is approximately 1552 mm / 61.1 in, with the wettest month being August (240 mm / 9.4 in) and the driest January (30 mm / 1.2 in).
What is the average temperature in Jimma in April?
The average temperature in Jimma in April is 20.7°C / 69.3°F, with rainfall of about 121 mm / 4.8 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Jimma?
The driest month in Jimma is January, with about 30 mm / 1.2 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 18.7°C / 65.7°F.
When is the wettest month in Jimma?
The wettest month in Jimma is August, with approximately 240 mm / 9.4 in of average monthly rainfall.