Jimma weather
At 11:00 PM local time it was cloudy and 17°C (62°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Nov–Feb. Jimma sits 1719 m (5,640 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 Jimma, Oromiya, Ethiopia.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 95%
- 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 Nov–FebOff season Apr–Sep
About Jimma weather
Is it raining in Jimma right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 17° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Jimma this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 25–26° and lows of 13–15°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Jimma lately?
In the past 7 days, Jimma had 5 rainy days and 55.5 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Jimma?
For the coming week, bring a light jacket.
Jimma weather by month
When is the best time to visit Jimma?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Jimma is Nov–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Apr–Sep tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 20°C (69°F) in August to 27°C (81°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Jimma?
May is the wettest month, with about 261 mm (10.3 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 24 mm (0.9 in).
What is the hottest month in Jimma?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 27°C (81°F) and lows of 14°C (56°F). August is the coolest, with highs of 20°C (69°F) and lows of 13°C (55°F).
Does Jimma have a rainy season?
Yes. Apr–Sep is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Dec–Feb 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