Climate of Mek'ele, Tigray, Ethiopia
Point-value climate at Mek'ele (Tigray, Ethiopia). Population approximately 95,856.
Located in Tigray, Ethiopia, Mek'ele has a mild oceanic climate. Population approximately 95,856. Monthly average temperatures range from 16.7°C / 62.1°F in December to 21.3°C / 70.3°F in June, with rainfall varying from 5 mm / 0.2 in (January) to 202 mm / 8 in (August) — about 653 mm / 25.7 in across the year. Mek'ele is the capital of Tigray. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Mek'ele's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.5°C63.5°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 18.4°C65.1°F | 13 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 19.8°C67.6°F | 30 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| April | 20.9°C69.6°F | 41 mm1.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 20.8°C69.4°F | 46 mm1.8″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 21.3°C70.3°F | 38 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| July | 19.1°C66.4°F | 196 mm7.7″ | — |
| August | 18.4°C65.1°F | 202 mm8″ | — |
| September | 18.6°C65.5°F | 48 mm1.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
| October | 18.3°C64.9°F | 16 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
| November | 17.6°C63.7°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| December | 16.7°C62.1°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Mek'ele?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December. Mek'ele's warmest month is June at an average of 21.3°C / 70.3°F, and its driest month is January with about 5 mm / 0.2 in of rain.
What is the climate of Mek'ele?
Mek'ele, in Tigray, Ethiopia, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 16.7°C / 62.1°F in December to 21.3°C / 70.3°F in June. Annual rainfall is approximately 653 mm / 25.7 in, with the wettest month being August (202 mm / 8 in) and the driest January (5 mm / 0.2 in).
What is the average temperature in Mek'ele in June?
The average temperature in Mek'ele in June is 21.3°C / 70.3°F, with rainfall of about 38 mm / 1.5 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Mek'ele?
The driest month in Mek'ele is January, with about 5 mm / 0.2 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 17.5°C / 63.5°F.
When is the wettest month in Mek'ele?
The wettest month in Mek'ele is August, with approximately 202 mm / 8 in of average monthly rainfall.