Climate of Amhara, Ethiopia
Area-weighted average across Amhara. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Amhara, a subdivision of Ethiopia, has a mild oceanic climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 18.3°C / 64.9°F in December to 21.5°C / 70.7°F in April, with rainfall from 8 mm / 0.3 in to 274 mm / 10.8 in depending on the season (1056 mm / 41.6 in total across the year). See the 3 cities listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.8°C65.8°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 19.8°C67.6°F | 16 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 20.9°C69.6°F | 35 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| April | 21.5°C70.7°F | 44 mm1.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 21.5°C70.7°F | 79 mm3.1″ | — |
| June | 20.8°C69.4°F | 120 mm4.7″ | — |
| July | 18.9°C66°F | 274 mm10.8″ | — |
| August | 18.6°C65.5°F | 273 mm10.7″ | — |
| September | 19.1°C66.4°F | 130 mm5.1″ | — |
| October | 19.1°C66.4°F | 50 mm2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| November | 18.6°C65.5°F | 17 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
| December | 18.3°C64.9°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Amhara?
The best months to visit Amhara, Ethiopia for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, April, October, November, December. The warmest month is April at an area-wide average of 21.5°C / 70.7°F, and the driest is December with about 8 mm / 0.3 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Amhara?
Amhara, Ethiopia has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 18.3°C / 64.9°F in December to 21.5°C / 70.7°F in April. Annual rainfall averages about 1056 mm / 41.6 in, with the wettest month being July (274 mm / 10.8 in) and the driest December (8 mm / 0.3 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Amhara?
The hottest month in Amhara is April, with an area-wide average temperature of 21.5°C / 70.7°F.
What is the coldest month in Amhara?
The coldest month in Amhara is December, with an area-wide average temperature of 18.3°C / 64.9°F.
When does it rain most in Amhara?
The wettest month in Amhara is July, averaging about 274 mm / 10.8 in of rainfall. The driest is December with about 8 mm / 0.3 in.