When is the best time to go to Jīma

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Jīma 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

Jīma January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 31mm 10hrs 12.5hrs

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

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

January is in the winter in Jīma and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Jīma with around 31mm 1.2 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 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Jīma February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 55mm 10hrs 12.6hrs

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

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

February is in the winter in Jīma 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 Jīma with around 55mm 2.1 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 10 hours of sunshine per day.

Jīma weather in February »

March

Jīma March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 101mm 9hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Jīma is characteristically warm and damp.

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 Jīma.

March is in the spring in Jīma and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Jīma with around 101mm 4 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 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Jīma weather in March »

April

Jīma April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 126mm 8.1hrs 13hrs

Jīma's weather in April is typically warm and wet in nature.

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

April is in the spring in Jīma and is typically the 4th coldest 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 April is the 4th driest month of the year in Jīma with around 126mm 4.9 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 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Jīma weather in April »

May

Jīma May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 202mm 7.9hrs 13.2hrs

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

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

May is in the spring in Jīma and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Jīma with around 202mm 8 inches of rain making it a very 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Jīma weather in May »

June

Jīma June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 242mm 7.3hrs 12.5hrs

The weather in June in Jīma is characteristically mild and very wet.

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

June is in the summer in Jīma and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Jīma with around 242mm 9.5 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 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Jīma weather in June »

July

Jīma July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 294mm 6.2hrs 12.6hrs

July in Jīma is generally very wet with the temperature being mild.

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

July is in the summer in Jīma and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Jīma with around 294mm 11.6 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Jīma weather in July »

August

Jīma August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 269mm 6.6hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Jīma is characteristically mild and very wet.

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

August is in the summer in Jīma and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Jīma with around 269mm 10.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Jīma weather in August »

September

Jīma September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 223mm 7.6hrs 13hrs

Jīma's weather in September is typically mild and very wet in nature.

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Jīma and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Jīma with around 223mm 8.8 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 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Jīma weather in September »

October

Jīma October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 120mm 8.1hrs 13.2hrs

October is a damp month in Jīma and the temperature is generally mild.

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Jīma and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Jīma with around 120mm 4.7 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 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Jīma weather in October »

November

Jīma November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 68mm 9.2hrs 12.5hrs

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

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 Jīma.

November is in the fall / autumn in Jīma and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Jīma with around 68mm 2.7 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 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Jīma weather in November »

December

Jīma December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 28mm 10.2hrs 12.6hrs

December in Jīma is generally dry with the temperature being mild.

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

December is in the winter in Jīma and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Jīma with around 28mm 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 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Jīma weather in December »

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Jīma weather stats

Jīma weather statistics
Hottest month: March 26.4°C 79.5°F
Driest month: December 28mm 1.1ins
Sunniest month: December 10.2hrs
Coldest month: December 24.7°C 76.5°F
Wettest month: July 294mm 11.6ins
Warmest sea: August 28.7°C 83.7°F
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