Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
71°Ftypical Aug high
Typical range
Bahir Dar
Ethiopia · Africa
Bahir Dar is most comfortable in the drier months around November to January. Typical daytime highs run about 71-83°F year-round. The air usually feels dry to comfortable. Rainy season runs roughly May to September.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
58°F to 83°F
Rain
13 days/mo
Sunshine
10.4 h/day
Humidity feel
Mostly dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
One of the wettest months.
100%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
8.5 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
It rarely feels hot, though humidity can be noticeable during rainy periods.
LowAug heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly comfort pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 71° and nights feel near 63°.
CoolComfortableWarmNight shading
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, and wind
Cloud cover
Mostly cloudy skies.
20%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 70°F, easing to about 66°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning65°F
Feels 67°F
Rain39%
Cloud68%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday71°F
Feels 73°F
Rain70%
Cloud65%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon70°F
Rain86%
Cloud83%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening66°F
Feels 68°F
Rain88%
Cloud90%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
3 mphAug Calm
Typical wind speed (mph)
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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