Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
72°Ftypical Aug high
Typical range
Axum
Ethiopia · Africa
Axum is most comfortable in the drier months around October to January. Typical daytime highs run about 72-84°F year-round. Humidity is usually low. Rainy season runs roughly June to August.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
49°F to 84°F
Rain
8 days/mo
Sunshine
10.8 h/day
Humidity feel
Generally dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
One of the wettest months.
97%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
8.9 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
It rarely feels hot, though humidity can be noticeable during rainy periods.
LowAug heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot air
Hourly comfort pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 68° and nights feel near 57°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight shading
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, and wind
Cloud cover
Mostly cloudy skies.
23%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 67°F, easing to about 62°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning63°F
Feels 64°F
Rain34%
Cloud68%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday70°F
Rain68%
Cloud69%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon67°F
Rain91%
Cloud84%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening62°F
Rain53%
Cloud75%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
3 mphAug Calm
Typical wind speed (mph)
Similar
Similar things to doHararEthiopiaSimilar things to doMarrakechMoroccoSimilar things to doAsmaraEritreaSimilar things to doFezMorocco
Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Axum with Harar.
Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 11, 2026
Data & methodology