When is the best time to go to Āksum
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Āksum, Ethiopia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Āksum
Āksum weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Āksum are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 1mm | 10hrs | 12.2hrs |
Mild and very dry weather often prevails in Āksum during the month of January
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Āksum, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Āksum and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Āksum with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 5mm | 9.9hrs | 12.4hrs |
February in Āksum is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Āksum, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Āksum and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Āksum with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 13mm | 9.5hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in March in Āksum is characteristically warm and dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Āksum, with some very good weather at this time of year.
March is in the spring in Āksum and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Āksum with around 13mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 23mm | 9.4hrs | 13.2hrs |
Āksum's weather in April is typically warm and dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Āksum, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Āksum and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Āksum with around 23mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 39mm | 9hrs | 13.5hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Āksum and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Āksum, with some very good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Āksum and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Āksum with around 39mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 54mm | 8.1hrs | 12.2hrs |
Warm and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Āksum during the month of June
It is perhaps a good month to visit Āksum, with some very good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Āksum and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Āksum with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 184mm | 6.1hrs | 12.4hrs |
July in Āksum is generally wet with the temperature being warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Āksum for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Āksum and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Āksum with around 184mm 7.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 179mm | 6.2hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in August in Āksum is characteristically warm and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Āksum for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Āksum and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Āksum with around 179mm 7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 54mm | 8hrs | 13.2hrs |
Āksum's weather in September is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Āksum, with some very good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Āksum and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Āksum with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 10mm | 9.4hrs | 13.5hrs |
October is a dry month in Āksum and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Āksum, with some very good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Āksum and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Āksum with around 10mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 20mm | 9.9hrs | 12.2hrs |
Āksum's weather in November is typically mild and dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Āksum, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Āksum and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Āksum with around 20mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 3mm | 9.9hrs | 12.4hrs |
December in Āksum is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Āksum, with some very good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Āksum and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Āksum with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Āksum weather stats
| Hottest month: | May | 27.8°C 82°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 1mm 0ins |
| Sunniest month: | January | 10hrs |
| Coldest month: | December | 24°C 75.2°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 184mm 7.2ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 31.3°C 88.3°F |
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