Climate of Tigray, Ethiopia
Area-weighted average across Tigray. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Tigray, a subdivision of Ethiopia, has a consistently warm climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 20.6°C / 69.1°F in December to 25.3°C / 77.5°F in April, with rainfall from 6 mm / 0.2 in to 195 mm / 7.7 in depending on the season (678 mm / 26.7 in total across the year). See the city 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 | 21°C69.8°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| February | 22.4°C72.3°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
| March | 24°C75.2°F | 19 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Warm |
| April | 25.3°C77.5°F | 32 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| May | 25.1°C77.2°F | 45 mm1.8″ | — |
| June | 24.5°C76.1°F | 69 mm2.7″ | — |
| July | 21.5°C70.7°F | 195 mm7.7″ | — |
| August | 21.2°C70.2°F | 192 mm7.6″ | — |
| September | 21.7°C71.1°F | 71 mm2.8″ | — |
| October | 21.9°C71.4°F | 20 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| November | 21.4°C70.5°F | 12 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| December | 20.6°C69.1°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Tigray?
The best months to visit Tigray, Ethiopia for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, April, October, November, December. The warmest month is April at an area-wide average of 25.3°C / 77.5°F, and the driest is January with about 6 mm / 0.2 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Tigray?
Tigray, Ethiopia has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 20.6°C / 69.1°F in December to 25.3°C / 77.5°F in April. Annual rainfall averages about 678 mm / 26.7 in, with the wettest month being July (195 mm / 7.7 in) and the driest January (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 Tigray?
The hottest month in Tigray is April, with an area-wide average temperature of 25.3°C / 77.5°F.
What is the coldest month in Tigray?
The coldest month in Tigray is December, with an area-wide average temperature of 20.6°C / 69.1°F.
When does it rain most in Tigray?
The wettest month in Tigray is July, averaging about 195 mm / 7.7 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 6 mm / 0.2 in.