Climate of Afar, Ethiopia
Area-weighted average across Afar. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Afar, a subdivision of Ethiopia, has a hot arid climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 23.6°C / 74.5°F in January to 30.7°C / 87.3°F in June, with rainfall from 12 mm / 0.5 in to 74 mm / 2.9 in depending on the season (354 mm / 13.9 in total across the year).
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.6°C74.5°F | 19 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 24.3°C75.7°F | 27 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| March | 25.8°C78.4°F | 35 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| April | 27.4°C81.3°F | 32 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 28.9°C84°F | 22 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Hot |
| June | 30.7°C87.3°F | 12 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Hot |
| July | 30.4°C86.7°F | 63 mm2.5″ | — |
| August | 29.5°C85.1°F | 74 mm2.9″ | — |
| September | 29°C84.2°F | 29 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| October | 26.9°C80.4°F | 13 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 24.8°C76.6°F | 14 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Warm |
| December | 23.6°C74.5°F | 14 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Afar?
The best months to visit Afar, Ethiopia for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December. The warmest month is June at an area-wide average of 30.7°C / 87.3°F, and the driest is June with about 12 mm / 0.5 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Afar?
Afar, Ethiopia has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 23.6°C / 74.5°F in January to 30.7°C / 87.3°F in June. Annual rainfall averages about 354 mm / 13.9 in, with the wettest month being August (74 mm / 2.9 in) and the driest June (12 mm / 0.5 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Afar?
The hottest month in Afar is June, with an area-wide average temperature of 30.7°C / 87.3°F.
What is the coldest month in Afar?
The coldest month in Afar is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 23.6°C / 74.5°F.
When does it rain most in Afar?
The wettest month in Afar is August, averaging about 74 mm / 2.9 in of rainfall. The driest is June with about 12 mm / 0.5 in.