Climate of Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
Area-weighted average across Dire Dawa. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Dire Dawa, a subdivision of Ethiopia, has a consistently warm climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 20.2°C / 68.4°F in December to 26°C / 78.8°F in June, with rainfall from 6 mm / 0.2 in to 114 mm / 4.5 in depending on the season (610 mm / 24 in total across the year).
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.4°C68.7°F | 17 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| February | 21.3°C70.3°F | 26 mm1″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| March | 23.1°C73.6°F | 57 mm2.2″ | — |
| April | 24.2°C75.6°F | 81 mm3.2″ | Tropical |
| May | 25.2°C77.4°F | 67 mm2.6″ | — |
| June | 26°C78.8°F | 37 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| July | 24.6°C76.3°F | 88 mm3.5″ | Tropical |
| August | 24°C75.2°F | 114 mm4.5″ | Tropical |
| September | 24.2°C75.6°F | 74 mm2.9″ | — |
| October | 23.2°C73.8°F | 32 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Warm |
| November | 21.3°C70.3°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| December | 20.2°C68.4°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Dire Dawa?
The best months to visit Dire Dawa, Ethiopia for sunny, dry weather are January, February, June, October, November, December. The warmest month is June at an area-wide average of 26°C / 78.8°F, and the driest is December with about 6 mm / 0.2 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Dire Dawa?
Dire Dawa, Ethiopia has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 20.2°C / 68.4°F in December to 26°C / 78.8°F in June. Annual rainfall averages about 610 mm / 24 in, with the wettest month being August (114 mm / 4.5 in) and the driest December (6 mm / 0.2 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Dire Dawa?
The hottest month in Dire Dawa is June, with an area-wide average temperature of 26°C / 78.8°F.
What is the coldest month in Dire Dawa?
The coldest month in Dire Dawa is December, with an area-wide average temperature of 20.2°C / 68.4°F.
When does it rain most in Dire Dawa?
The wettest month in Dire Dawa is August, averaging about 114 mm / 4.5 in of rainfall. The driest is December with about 6 mm / 0.2 in.