Amhara weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Amhara, Ethiopia. Like most weather services, we show Amhara at one spot: Gonder, its largest city. At 4:30 AM local time it was clear and 13°C (56°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Oct–Apr.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 17%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Oct–AprOff season Jun–Aug
About Gonder weather
Is it raining in Gonder right now?
No. It’s clear and 13° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Gonder this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 25–26° and lows of 12–14°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Gonder lately?
In the past 7 days, Gonder had 4 rainy days and 23.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Gonder?
For the coming week, bring a light jacket.
Amhara weather by month
When is the best time to visit Amhara?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Amhara is Oct–Apr, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Aug tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 21°C (70°F) in August to 30°C (85°F) in March.
What is the rainiest month in Amhara?
July is the wettest month, with about 377 mm (14.8 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 1 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Amhara?
March is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (85°F) and lows of 16°C (60°F). August is the coolest, with highs of 21°C (70°F) and lows of 15°C (59°F).
Does Amhara have a rainy season?
Yes. Jun–Sep is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Nov–Apr is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Gonder), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Amhara
Weather can differ a lot within Amhara: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gonder | Oct–Apr | Jun–Sep | 21–30°C | 1,416 mm |
| Bahir Dar | Oct–Apr | Jun–Sep | 21–29°C | 1,508 mm |
| Dessie | Oct–Jun | Jul–Aug | 18–22°C | 955 mm |
| Debre Birhan | Oct–Feb | Aug | 19–22°C | 791 mm |
| Debre Mark’os | Oct–Apr | Jun–Sep | 19–28°C | 1,609 mm |
| Kombolcha | May, Oct–Mar | Jul–Aug | 26–33°C | 899 mm |
| Debre Tabor | Oct–May | Jul–Aug | 19–26°C | 1,015 mm |
| Weldiya | May–Jun, Oct–Mar | Jul–Aug | 20–24°C | 703 mm |
| Mot’a | Oct–May | Jul–Aug | 20–27°C | 985 mm |
| Finote Selam | Oct–Apr | Jun–Sep | 19–28°C | 1,609 mm |
| Kobo | May, Oct–Mar | Jul–Aug | 26–32°C | 855 mm |
| Dangila | Nov–Apr | May–Sep | 21–31°C | 1,701 mm |
Cities and towns in Amhara
- Gonder
- Bahir Dar
- Dessie
- Debre Birhan
- Debre Mark’os
- Kombolcha
- Debre Tabor
- Weldiya
- Mot’a
- Finote Selam
- Kobo
- Dangila
- Sek’ot’a
- Werota
- Injibara
- Debark’
- Burē
- Nefas Mewch’a
- Kemisē
- Ādēt
- Mer’āwī
- Robit
- T’īs Isat
- Lalibela
- Batī
- Bichena
- Mersa
- Ādīs Zemen
- Āykel
- Abomsa
- Dembech’a
- Hāyk’
- Dabat
- Tikil Dingay
- Mertule Maryam
- K’ola Diba
- Amba Giorgis
- Ibnat
- Gurbetē
- Filakit
- Āt’aye
- Maksenyit
- Metemma
- Mehal Mēda
- Gimja Bēt Maryam
- Ginja Bet
- Harbu
- Ābderafī
- ‘Alem Ketema
- Wegeda
- Lumamē
- Robīt
- Were Īlu
- Tīlīlī
- Ādīs K’idamē