When is the best time to go to Ziway

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Ziway 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

Ziway January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 16mm 10hrs 12.5hrs

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

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

January is in the winter in Ziway and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Ziway with around 16mm 0.6 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.

Ziway weather in January »

February

Ziway February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 35mm 10.1hrs 12.6hrs

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

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

February is in the winter in Ziway and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Ziway with around 35mm 1.4 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.

Ziway weather in February »

March

Ziway March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 66mm 9.3hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

March is in the spring in Ziway and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Ziway with around 66mm 2.6 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.

Ziway weather in March »

April

Ziway April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 71mm 8.4hrs 13hrs

Ziway's weather in April 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 Ziway.

April is in the spring in Ziway and is typically the 4th 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 April is the 4th driest month of the year in Ziway with around 71mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Ziway weather in April »

May

Ziway May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 90mm 8.3hrs 13.2hrs

May is a a little damp month in Ziway and the temperature is generally warm.

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 Ziway.

May is in the spring in Ziway and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Ziway with around 90mm 3.5 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 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Ziway weather in May »

June

Ziway June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 99mm 7.7hrs 12.5hrs

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

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

June is in the summer in Ziway and is typically the 6th coldest 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 June is the 6th driest month of the year in Ziway with around 99mm 3.9 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Ziway weather in June »

July

Ziway July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 182mm 6.5hrs 12.6hrs

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

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

July is in the summer in Ziway and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Ziway with around 182mm 7.2 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 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Ziway weather in July »

August

Ziway August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 196mm 6.9hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

August is in the summer in Ziway and is typically the 5th warmest 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 August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Ziway with around 196mm 7.7 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.

Ziway weather in August »

September

Ziway September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 129mm 8hrs 13hrs

Ziway'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 Ziway for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Ziway and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Ziway with around 129mm 5.1 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 hours of sunshine per day.

Ziway weather in September »

October

Ziway October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 41mm 8.2hrs 13.2hrs

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

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Ziway and is typically the 3rd warmest 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 October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Ziway with around 41mm 1.6 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 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Ziway weather in October »

November

Ziway November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 15mm 9.3hrs 12.5hrs

The weather in November in Ziway is characteristically warm and dry.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Ziway and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Ziway with around 15mm 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 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Ziway weather in November »

December

Ziway December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 8mm 10.3hrs 12.6hrs

December in Ziway is generally very dry with the temperature being warm.

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

December is in the winter in Ziway and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Ziway 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 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Ziway weather in December »

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Ziway weather stats

Ziway weather statistics
Hottest month: March 28.8°C 83.8°F
Driest month: December 8mm 0.3ins
Sunniest month: December 10.3hrs
Coldest month: December 26.6°C 79.9°F
Wettest month: August 196mm 7.7ins
Warmest sea: September 29.2°C 84.6°F
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