Climate of Nekemte, Oromia, Ethiopia
Point-value climate at Nekemte (Oromia, Ethiopia). Population approximately 73,018.
Located in Oromia, Ethiopia, Nekemte has a mild oceanic climate. Population approximately 73,018. Monthly average temperatures range from 16.5°C / 61.7°F in August to 21.3°C / 70.3°F in March, with rainfall varying from 11 mm / 0.4 in (January) to 372 mm / 14.6 in (July) — about 1897 mm / 74.7 in across the year. Nekemte is the capital of Oromia. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Nekemte's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, November, December.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.8°C67.6°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 21.1°C70°F | 17 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| March | 21.3°C70.3°F | 57 mm2.2″ | — |
| April | 20.9°C69.6°F | 83 mm3.3″ | — |
| May | 19.6°C67.3°F | 227 mm8.9″ | — |
| June | 17.5°C63.5°F | 326 mm12.8″ | — |
| July | 16.6°C61.9°F | 372 mm14.6″ | — |
| August | 16.5°C61.7°F | 351 mm13.8″ | — |
| September | 17.4°C63.3°F | 263 mm10.4″ | — |
| October | 18.7°C65.7°F | 128 mm5″ | — |
| November | 19°C66.2°F | 48 mm1.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
| December | 19.4°C66.9°F | 14 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Nekemte?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, November, December. Nekemte's warmest month is March at an average of 21.3°C / 70.3°F, and its driest month is January with about 11 mm / 0.4 in of rain.
What is the climate of Nekemte?
Nekemte, in Oromia, Ethiopia, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 16.5°C / 61.7°F in August to 21.3°C / 70.3°F in March. Annual rainfall is approximately 1897 mm / 74.7 in, with the wettest month being July (372 mm / 14.6 in) and the driest January (11 mm / 0.4 in).
What is the average temperature in Nekemte in March?
The average temperature in Nekemte in March is 21.3°C / 70.3°F, with rainfall of about 57 mm / 2.2 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Nekemte?
The driest month in Nekemte is January, with about 11 mm / 0.4 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 19.8°C / 67.6°F.
When is the wettest month in Nekemte?
The wettest month in Nekemte is July, with approximately 372 mm / 14.6 in of average monthly rainfall.