When is the best time to go to Dire Dawa

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Dire Dawa, 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.

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Dire Dawa weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Dire Dawa 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

Dire Dawa January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 21mm 9.3hrs 12.4hrs

Dire Dawa's weather in January is typically warm and dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Dire Dawa, with some very good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Dire Dawa and is typically the 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 January is the driest month of the year in Dire Dawa with around 21mm 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 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Dire Dawa February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 34mm 9.3hrs 12.5hrs

February in Dire Dawa is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Dire Dawa, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Dire Dawa and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Dire Dawa with around 34mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably 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 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Dire Dawa March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 68mm 9.2hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Dire Dawa is characteristically hot and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dire Dawa for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Dire Dawa and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Dire Dawa with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably 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 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Dire Dawa April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 103mm 8.9hrs 13hrs

Dire Dawa's weather in April is typically hot, humid and damp in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dire Dawa for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in Dire Dawa and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Dire Dawa with around 103mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp 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 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Dire Dawa May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 61mm 9.2hrs 13.3hrs

May is a reasonably dry, humid month in Dire Dawa and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dire Dawa for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the spring in Dire Dawa and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Dire Dawa with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Dire Dawa June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 31mm 8.7hrs 12.4hrs

The climate in Dire Dawa during June can be summarized as hot and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Dire Dawa.

June is in the summer in Dire Dawa and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Dire Dawa with around 31mm 1.2 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 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Dire Dawa July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 94mm 7.4hrs 12.5hrs

July in Dire Dawa is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Dire Dawa.

July is in the summer in Dire Dawa and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Dire Dawa with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Dire Dawa August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 129mm 7.8hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Dire Dawa is characteristically hot and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dire Dawa for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Dire Dawa and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Dire Dawa with around 129mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet 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 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Dire Dawa September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 76mm 8.7hrs 13hrs

Dire Dawa's weather in September is typically hot and reasonably dry in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dire Dawa for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Dire Dawa and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Dire Dawa with around 76mm 3 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 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Dire Dawa October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 29mm 9hrs 13.3hrs

October is a dry, humid month in Dire Dawa and the temperature is generally hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Dire Dawa.

October is in the fall / autumn in Dire Dawa and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Dire Dawa with around 29mm 1.1 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 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Dire Dawa November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 16mm 9.6hrs 12.4hrs

November in Dire Dawa is generally dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Dire Dawa, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Dire Dawa and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Dire Dawa with around 16mm 0.6 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 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Dire Dawa December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 8mm 10hrs 12.5hrs

December in Dire Dawa is generally very dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Dire Dawa, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Dire Dawa and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Dire Dawa with around 8mm 0.3 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.

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Dire Dawa weather stats

Dire Dawa weather statistics
Hottest month: June 32.6°C 90.7°F
Driest month: December 8mm 0.3ins
Sunniest month: December 10hrs
Coldest month: December 27°C 80.6°F
Wettest month: August 129mm 5.1ins
Warmest sea: September 30.2°C 86.4°F
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