When is the best time to go to Gambēla

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Gambēla, 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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Gambēla weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Gambēla 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

Gambēla January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
31°C 7mm 10.2hrs 12.4hrs

Gambēla's weather in January is typically hot and very dry in nature.

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

January is in the winter in Gambēla and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (94°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Gambēla with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Gambēla February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
32°C 10mm 10.2hrs 12.6hrs

February in Gambēla is generally dry with the temperature being very hot.

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

February is in the winter in Gambēla and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 36°C (97°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Gambēla with around 10mm 0.4 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 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Gambēla weather in February »

March

Gambēla March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
33°C 30mm 9.2hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Gambēla is characteristically very hot and dry.

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

March is in the spring in Gambēla and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 37°C (98°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Gambēla with around 30mm 1.2 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 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Gambēla weather in March »

April

Gambēla April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
32°C 63mm 8.9hrs 13hrs

Gambēla's weather in April is typically very hot and reasonably dry in nature.

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 Gambēla.

April is in the spring in Gambēla and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 36°C (97°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Gambēla with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably 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 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Gambēla weather in April »

May

Gambēla May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 148mm 8.3hrs 13.2hrs

May is a wet month in Gambēla and the temperature is generally hot.

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

May is in the spring in Gambēla and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Gambēla with around 148mm 5.8 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 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Gambēla weather in May »

June

Gambēla June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 161mm 7.2hrs 12.4hrs

June is a wet month in Gambēla and the temperature is generally hot.

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

June is in the summer in Gambēla and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Gambēla with around 161mm 6.3 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 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Gambēla weather in June »

July

Gambēla July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 230mm 6.3hrs 12.6hrs

July in Gambēla is generally very wet with the temperature being 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 Gambēla.

July is in the summer in Gambēla and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Gambēla with around 230mm 9.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Gambēla weather in July »

August

Gambēla August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 228mm 6.8hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Gambēla is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

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

August is in the summer in Gambēla and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Gambēla with around 228mm 9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Gambēla weather in August »

September

Gambēla September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 159mm 7.5hrs 13hrs

Gambēla's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Gambēla and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Gambēla with around 159mm 6.3 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 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Gambēla weather in September »

October

Gambēla October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 108mm 8.4hrs 13.2hrs

October is a damp month in Gambēla and the temperature is generally hot.

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Gambēla and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Gambēla with around 108mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a 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 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Gambēla weather in October »

November

Gambēla November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 51mm 9.6hrs 12.4hrs

Gambēla's weather in November is typically hot and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Gambēla, with some very good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Gambēla and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Gambēla with around 51mm 2 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 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Gambēla weather in November »

December

Gambēla December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
31°C 12mm 10.3hrs 12.6hrs

December in Gambēla is generally dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Gambēla, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Gambēla and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Gambēla with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Gambēla weather in December »

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Gambēla weather stats

Gambēla weather statistics
Hottest month: March 36.3°C 97.3°F
Driest month: January 7mm 0.3ins
Sunniest month: December 10.3hrs
Coldest month: July 29.8°C 85.6°F
Wettest month: July 230mm 9.1ins
Warmest sea: August 28.3°C 82.9°F
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