When is the best time to go to Shambu

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Shambu 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

Shambu January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 26mm 10.1hrs 12.4hrs

January in Shambu is generally dry with the temperature being mild.

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

January is in the winter in Shambu and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Shambu with around 26mm 1 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 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Shambu weather in January »

February

Shambu February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 33mm 10hrs 12.5hrs

February in Shambu is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

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

February is in the winter in Shambu and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Shambu with around 33mm 1.3 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.

Shambu weather in February »

March

Shambu March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 57mm 9.1hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Shambu is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

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

March is in the spring in Shambu and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Shambu with around 57mm 2.3 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 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Shambu weather in March »

April

Shambu April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 84mm 8.3hrs 13hrs

Shambu's weather in April is typically mild and a little damp 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 Shambu.

April is in the spring in Shambu and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Shambu with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Shambu weather in April »

May

Shambu May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 188mm 7.8hrs 13.3hrs

May is a wet month in Shambu and the temperature is generally mild.

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

May is in the spring in Shambu and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Shambu with around 188mm 7.4 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 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Shambu weather in May »

June

Shambu June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 248mm 7.2hrs 12.4hrs

Shambu's weather in June is typically mild and very wet in nature.

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

June is in the summer in Shambu and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Shambu with around 248mm 9.7 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 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Shambu weather in June »

July

Shambu July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 405mm 5.9hrs 12.5hrs

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

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

July is in the summer in Shambu and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Shambu with around 405mm 15.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Shambu weather in July »

August

Shambu August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 380mm 6.2hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

August is in the summer in Shambu and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (65°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Shambu with around 380mm 15 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Shambu weather in August »

September

Shambu September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 270mm 7.3hrs 13hrs

Shambu'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 Shambu for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Shambu and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Shambu with around 270mm 10.6 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.

Shambu weather in September »

October

Shambu October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 83mm 8.2hrs 13.3hrs

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

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 Shambu.

October is in the fall / autumn in Shambu and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Shambu with around 83mm 3.3 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 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Shambu weather in October »

November

Shambu November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 29mm 9.4hrs 12.4hrs

Mild and dry weather often prevails in Shambu during the month of November

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Shambu and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Shambu with around 29mm 1.1 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 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Shambu weather in November »

December

Shambu December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 17mm 10.1hrs 12.5hrs

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

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

December is in the winter in Shambu and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Shambu with around 17mm 0.7 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 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Shambu weather in December »

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Shambu weather stats

Shambu weather statistics
Hottest month: April 24.2°C 75.6°F
Driest month: December 17mm 0.7ins
Sunniest month: December 10.1hrs
Coldest month: July 18.1°C 64.6°F
Wettest month: July 405mm 15.9ins
Warmest sea: August 29.3°C 84.7°F
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