South Ethiopia Regional State weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for South Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia. Like most weather services, we show South Ethiopia Regional State at one spot: Sodo, its largest city. 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: Dec–Feb.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 96%
- 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 Dec–FebOff season Apr–May, Aug–Sep
About Sodo weather
Is it raining in Sodo 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 Sodo this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 24–25° and lows of 14–15°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Sodo lately?
In the past 7 days, Sodo had 5 rainy days and 50.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Sodo?
For the coming week, bring a light jacket.
South Ethiopia Regional State weather by month
When is the best time to visit South Ethiopia Regional State?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit South Ethiopia Regional State is Dec–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Apr–May, Aug–Sep tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 23°C (73°F) in July to 31°C (87°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in South Ethiopia Regional State?
May is the wettest month, with about 242 mm (9.5 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 25 mm (1.0 in).
What is the hottest month in South Ethiopia Regional State?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 31°C (87°F) and lows of 15°C (59°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 23°C (73°F) and lows of 15°C (58°F).
Does South Ethiopia Regional State have a rainy season?
Yes. Apr–May, Aug–Oct 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 for Sodo), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in South Ethiopia Regional State
Weather can differ a lot within South Ethiopia Regional State: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodo | Dec–Feb | Apr–May, Aug–Oct | 23–31°C | 1,539 mm |
| Arba Minch | Dec–Feb | Apr–May | 24–31°C | 1,172 mm |
| Dīla | Dec–Feb | Apr–May, Aug–Oct | 23–32°C | 1,503 mm |
| Gununo | Dec–Feb | Apr–May, Aug–Oct | 23–31°C | 1,539 mm |
| Āreka | Nov–Feb | Apr–May, Aug–Oct | 23–31°C | 1,539 mm |
| Bodītī | Dec–Feb | Apr–May, Aug–Sep | 22–31°C | 1,355 mm |
| Felege Neway | Dec–Feb | Apr–May, Oct | 24–32°C | 1,357 mm |
| Jinka | Jun–Sep, Nov–Jan | Apr | 30–37°C | 857 mm |
| Yirga Ch’efē | Dec–Feb | Apr–May, Oct | 22–29°C | 1,278 mm |
| Gīdolē | Dec–Feb | Apr | 26–33°C | 850 mm |
| Badessa | Dec–Feb | Apr–May, Aug–Sep | 22–31°C | 1,355 mm |
| Bako | Dec–Feb | Apr–May | 24–32°C | 1,187 mm |