Dire Dawa weather
At 11:00 PM local time it was cloudy and 19°C (66°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Oct–Feb. Dire Dawa sits 1203 m (3,947 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 Dire Dawa, Dire Dawa, Ethiopia.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 91%
- 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–FebOff season Apr, Jul–Sep
About Dire Dawa weather
Is it raining in Dire Dawa right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 19° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Dire Dawa this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 31–31° and lows of 15–18°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Dire Dawa lately?
In the past 7 days, Dire Dawa had 4 rainy days and 16.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Dire Dawa?
For the coming week, bring light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Dire Dawa weather by month
When is the best time to visit Dire Dawa?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Dire Dawa is Oct–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Apr, Jul–Sep tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 26°C (78°F) in December to 30°C (85°F) in March.
What is the rainiest month in Dire Dawa?
August is the wettest month, with about 146 mm (5.7 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 6 mm (0.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Dire Dawa?
March is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (85°F) and lows of 16°C (60°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 26°C (78°F) and lows of 11°C (53°F).
Does Dire Dawa have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is August at about 146 mm (5.7 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months