When is the best time to go to Harar

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Harar 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

Harar January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 20mm 9.4hrs 12.4hrs

January is a dry month in Harar and the temperature is generally mild.

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

January is in the winter in Harar and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 9°C (47°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Harar 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 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Harar weather in January »

February

Harar February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 28mm 9.4hrs 12.6hrs

February in Harar is generally dry with the temperature being warm.

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

February is in the winter in Harar and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Harar with around 28mm 1.1 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 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Harar weather in February »

March

Harar March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 59mm 9.1hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Harar is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.

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

March is in the spring in Harar 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 (54°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Harar with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably 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 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Harar weather in March »

April

Harar April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 95mm 8.5hrs 13hrs

Harar's weather in April is typically warm, humid and a little damp in nature.

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 Harar.

April is in the spring in Harar and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Harar with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Harar weather in April »

May

Harar May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 102mm 8.9hrs 13.3hrs

May is a damp, humid month in Harar and the temperature is generally warm.

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

May is in the spring in Harar and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Harar with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp 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 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Harar weather in May »

June

Harar June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 65mm 8.4hrs 12.4hrs

Harar's weather in June is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.

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

June is in the summer in Harar and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Harar with around 65mm 2.6 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 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Harar weather in June »

July

Harar July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 109mm 7.1hrs 12.6hrs

July in Harar is generally damp with the temperature being warm.

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

July is in the summer in Harar and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Harar with around 109mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp 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 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Harar weather in July »

August

Harar August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 140mm 7.5hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Harar is characteristically warm and wet.

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

August is in the summer in Harar and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Harar with around 140mm 5.5 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 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Harar weather in August »

September

Harar September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 102mm 8.5hrs 13hrs

Harar's weather in September is typically warm and damp in nature.

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Harar and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Harar with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp 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 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Harar weather in September »

October

Harar October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 51mm 8.8hrs 13.3hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Harar and the temperature is generally warm.

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Harar and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Harar with around 51mm 2 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 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Harar weather in October »

November

Harar November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 13mm 9.5hrs 12.4hrs

The climate in Harar during November can be summarized as mild and dry.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Harar and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Harar 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.

Harar weather in November »

December

Harar December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 8mm 10hrs 12.6hrs

December in Harar is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.

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

December is in the winter in Harar and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Harar 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.

Harar weather in December »

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Harar weather stats

Harar weather statistics
Hottest month: June 27.8°C 82°F
Driest month: December 8mm 0.3ins
Sunniest month: December 10hrs
Coldest month: December 24.9°C 76.8°F
Wettest month: August 140mm 5.5ins
Warmest sea: September 30.1°C 86.2°F
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