Climate of Benishangul-Gumuz, Ethiopia
Area-weighted average across Benishangul-Gumuz. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Benishangul-Gumuz, a subdivision of Ethiopia, has a consistently warm climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 22.2°C / 72°F in July to 26.8°C / 80.2°F in April, with rainfall from 2 mm / 0.1 in to 289 mm / 11.4 in depending on the season (1295 mm / 51 in total across the year).
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.1°C75.4°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 25.3°C77.5°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| March | 26.7°C80.1°F | 14 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 26.8°C80.2°F | 42 mm1.7″ | — |
| May | 25.3°C77.5°F | 121 mm4.8″ | Tropical |
| June | 23.4°C74.1°F | 211 mm8.3″ | Tropical |
| July | 22.2°C72°F | 289 mm11.4″ | Tropical |
| August | 22.2°C72°F | 286 mm11.3″ | Tropical |
| September | 22.5°C72.5°F | 212 mm8.3″ | Tropical |
| October | 23.1°C73.6°F | 96 mm3.8″ | Tropical |
| November | 23°C73.4°F | 17 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Warm |
| December | 23.3°C73.9°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Benishangul-Gumuz?
The best months to visit Benishangul-Gumuz, Ethiopia for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, November, December. The warmest month is April at an area-wide average of 26.8°C / 80.2°F, and the driest is January with about 2 mm / 0.1 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Benishangul-Gumuz?
Benishangul-Gumuz, Ethiopia has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 22.2°C / 72°F in July to 26.8°C / 80.2°F in April. Annual rainfall averages about 1295 mm / 51 in, with the wettest month being July (289 mm / 11.4 in) and the driest January (2 mm / 0.1 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Benishangul-Gumuz?
The hottest month in Benishangul-Gumuz is April, with an area-wide average temperature of 26.8°C / 80.2°F.
What is the coldest month in Benishangul-Gumuz?
The coldest month in Benishangul-Gumuz is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 22.2°C / 72°F.
When does it rain most in Benishangul-Gumuz?
The wettest month in Benishangul-Gumuz is July, averaging about 289 mm / 11.4 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 2 mm / 0.1 in.