When is the best time to go to Mekele

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Mekele 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

Mekele January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 3mm 9.8hrs 12.2hrs

The weather in January in Mekele is characteristically mild and very dry.

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

January is in the winter in Mekele and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Mekele with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Mekele weather in January »

February

Mekele February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 11mm 9.6hrs 12.4hrs

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

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

February is in the winter in Mekele and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Mekele with around 11mm 0.4 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 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Mekele weather in February »

March

Mekele March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 24mm 9.3hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Mekele is characteristically warm and dry.

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

March is in the spring in Mekele and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Mekele with around 24mm 0.9 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 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Mekele weather in March »

April

Mekele April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 38mm 9.2hrs 13.1hrs

Mekele's weather in April is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.

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

April is in the spring in Mekele and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 14°C (56°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Mekele with around 38mm 1.5 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 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Mekele weather in April »

May

Mekele May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 39mm 9hrs 13.5hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Mekele and the temperature is generally warm.

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

May is in the spring in Mekele and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Mekele with around 39mm 1.5 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 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Mekele weather in May »

June

Mekele June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 39mm 8.2hrs 12.2hrs

June is a reasonably dry month in Mekele and the temperature is generally warm.

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

June is in the summer in Mekele and is typically the 6th 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 June is the 6th driest month of the year in Mekele with around 39mm 1.5 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 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Mekele weather in June »

July

Mekele July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 193mm 6.2hrs 12.4hrs

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

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

July is in the summer in Mekele and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Mekele with around 193mm 7.6 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Mekele weather in July »

August

Mekele August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 204mm 6.4hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Mekele is characteristically warm and very wet.

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

August is in the summer in Mekele and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Mekele with around 204mm 8 inches of rain making it a very 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Mekele weather in August »

September

Mekele September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 41mm 8hrs 13.1hrs

Mekele's weather in September is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Mekele and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Mekele with around 41mm 1.6 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 hours of sunshine per day.

Mekele weather in September »

October

Mekele October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 8mm 9.3hrs 13.5hrs

October is a very dry month in Mekele and the temperature is generally warm.

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Mekele and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Mekele 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 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Mekele weather in October »

November

Mekele November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 9mm 9.8hrs 12.2hrs

The weather in November in Mekele is characteristically mild and very dry.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Mekele and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Mekele with around 9mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Mekele weather in November »

December

Mekele December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 4mm 9.8hrs 12.4hrs

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

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

December is in the winter in Mekele and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Mekele with around 4mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Mekele weather in December »

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Mekele weather stats

Mekele weather statistics
Hottest month: June 28.3°C 82.9°F
Driest month: January 3mm 0.1ins
Sunniest month: December 9.8hrs
Coldest month: December 23.6°C 74.5°F
Wettest month: August 204mm 8ins
Warmest sea: September 31.4°C 88.5°F
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