Dessie weather
At 11:00 PM local time it was partly cloudy and 11°C (51°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Oct–Jun. Dessie sits 2505 m (8,219 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Dessie, Amhara, Ethiopia.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 72%
- 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–JunOff season Jul–Aug
About Dessie weather
Is it raining in Dessie right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 11° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Dessie this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 20–22° and lows of 7–9°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Dessie lately?
In the past 7 days, Dessie had 4 rainy days and 20.9 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Dessie?
For the coming week, bring a warm layer for the evenings.
Dessie weather by month
When is the best time to visit Dessie?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Dessie is Oct–Jun, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jul–Aug tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 18°C (64°F) in October to 22°C (72°F) in May.
What is the rainiest month in Dessie?
July is the wettest month, with about 249 mm (9.8 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 10 mm (0.4 in).
What is the hottest month in Dessie?
May is the warmest, with average highs of 22°C (72°F) and lows of 10°C (50°F). October is the coolest, with highs of 18°C (64°F) and lows of 7°C (44°F).
Does Dessie have a rainy season?
Yes. Jul–Aug is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while May, Oct–Mar is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months