Climate of Oromia, Ethiopia
Area-weighted average across Oromia. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Oromia, a subdivision of Ethiopia, has a mild oceanic climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 19.1°C / 66.4°F in July to 21.3°C / 70.3°F in March, with rainfall from 13 mm / 0.5 in to 146 mm / 5.7 in depending on the season (990 mm / 39 in total across the year). See the 5 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 | 20°C68°F | 18 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| February | 20.7°C69.3°F | 27 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| March | 21.3°C70.3°F | 59 mm2.3″ | — |
| April | 21°C69.8°F | 109 mm4.3″ | — |
| May | 20.4°C68.7°F | 126 mm5″ | — |
| June | 19.9°C67.8°F | 103 mm4.1″ | — |
| July | 19.1°C66.4°F | 142 mm5.6″ | — |
| August | 19.1°C66.4°F | 146 mm5.7″ | — |
| September | 19.7°C67.5°F | 122 mm4.8″ | — |
| October | 19.5°C67.1°F | 88 mm3.5″ | — |
| November | 19.2°C66.6°F | 37 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
| December | 19.2°C66.6°F | 13 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Oromia?
The best months to visit Oromia, Ethiopia for sunny, dry weather are January, February, November, December. The warmest month is March at an area-wide average of 21.3°C / 70.3°F, and the driest is December with about 13 mm / 0.5 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Oromia?
Oromia, Ethiopia has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 19.1°C / 66.4°F in July to 21.3°C / 70.3°F in March. Annual rainfall averages about 990 mm / 39 in, with the wettest month being August (146 mm / 5.7 in) and the driest December (13 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 Oromia?
The hottest month in Oromia is March, with an area-wide average temperature of 21.3°C / 70.3°F.
What is the coldest month in Oromia?
The coldest month in Oromia is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 19.1°C / 66.4°F.
When does it rain most in Oromia?
The wettest month in Oromia is August, averaging about 146 mm / 5.7 in of rainfall. The driest is December with about 13 mm / 0.5 in.