Aksum weather
At 11:00 PM local time it was clear and 17°C (62°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Oct–May. Aksum sits 2130 m (6,989 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 Aksum, Tigray, Ethiopia.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 10%
- 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–MayOff season Jul–Aug
About Aksum weather
Is it raining in Aksum right now?
No. It’s clear and 17° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Aksum this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 26–27° and lows of 13–14°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Aksum lately?
In the past 7 days, Aksum had 3 rainy days and 32.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Aksum?
For the coming week, bring light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Aksum weather by month
When is the best time to visit Aksum?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Aksum is Oct–May, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jul–Aug tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 24°C (75°F) in August to 31°C (89°F) in April.
What is the rainiest month in Aksum?
August is the wettest month, with about 207 mm (8.1 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 1 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Aksum?
April is the warmest, with average highs of 31°C (89°F) and lows of 18°C (64°F). August is the coolest, with highs of 24°C (75°F) and lows of 16°C (61°F).
Does Aksum have a rainy season?
Yes. Jul–Aug is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Oct–Jun 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