When is the best time to go to Hawassa

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Hawassa 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

Hawassa January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 27mm 10hrs 12.5hrs

The weather in January in Hawassa is characteristically warm and dry.

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

January is in the winter in Hawassa and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Hawassa with around 27mm 1.1 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 10 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Hawassa February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 43mm 10.1hrs 12.6hrs

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

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

February is in the winter in Hawassa and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Hawassa with around 43mm 1.7 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 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Hawassa weather in February »

March

Hawassa March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 79mm 9.3hrs 12.8hrs

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

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 Hawassa.

March is in the spring in Hawassa and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Hawassa with around 79mm 3.1 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 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Hawassa weather in March »

April

Hawassa April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 112mm 8.1hrs 13hrs

Hawassa's weather in April is typically warm and damp in nature.

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

April is in the spring in Hawassa 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 (56°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Hawassa with around 112mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Hawassa weather in April »

May

Hawassa May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 135mm 8.1hrs 13.2hrs

May is a wet month in Hawassa and the temperature is generally warm.

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

May is in the spring in Hawassa and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Hawassa with around 135mm 5.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Hawassa weather in May »

June

Hawassa June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 98mm 7.6hrs 12.5hrs

The weather in June in Hawassa is characteristically warm and a little damp.

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

June is in the summer in Hawassa and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Hawassa with around 98mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Hawassa weather in June »

July

Hawassa July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 128mm 6.4hrs 12.6hrs

July in Hawassa is generally wet with the temperature being warm.

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

July is in the summer in Hawassa and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Hawassa with around 128mm 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Hawassa weather in July »

August

Hawassa August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 136mm 6.9hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

August is in the summer in Hawassa and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Hawassa with around 136mm 5.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Hawassa weather in August »

September

Hawassa September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 140mm 7.9hrs 13hrs

Hawassa's weather in September is typically warm and wet in nature.

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Hawassa and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Hawassa 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Hawassa weather in September »

October

Hawassa October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 88mm 8hrs 13.2hrs

October is a a little damp month in Hawassa and the temperature is generally warm.

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 Hawassa.

October is in the fall / autumn in Hawassa and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Hawassa with around 88mm 3.5 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 hours of sunshine per day.

Hawassa weather in October »

November

Hawassa November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 35mm 9.1hrs 12.5hrs

The weather in November in Hawassa is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Hawassa and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Hawassa with around 35mm 1.4 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 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Hawassa weather in November »

December

Hawassa December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 16mm 10.3hrs 12.6hrs

December in Hawassa is generally dry with the temperature being warm.

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

December is in the winter in Hawassa and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Hawassa with around 16mm 0.6 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 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Hawassa weather in December »

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Hawassa weather stats

Hawassa weather statistics
Hottest month: March 28.6°C 83.5°F
Driest month: December 16mm 0.6ins
Sunniest month: December 10.3hrs
Coldest month: December 26.8°C 80.2°F
Wettest month: September 140mm 5.5ins
Warmest sea: September 29.2°C 84.6°F
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