Climate Insights for Adigrat
Eastern Tigray, Tigray, Ethiopia
Climate Overview
The climate in Adigrat is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 1,393 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 364 mm of rainfall. Adigrat is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, May, April. The coldest months are December, January, November, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.The climate in Adigrat is temperate. The average annual temperature is 63°F and approximately 54.8 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 14.3 in of rainfall. Adigrat is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, May, April. The coldest months are December, January, November, when temperatures can drop to 48°F.
Temperature
Adigrat sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 9°C to 25°C. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 19°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 15°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Adigrat sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 48°F to 78°F. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 78°F and the mean temperature sits around 67°F. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 48°F and an average of 58°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Adigrat is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,393 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 116 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 364 mm of rainfall. July and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 17 mm. That's 347 mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Adigrat is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 54.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.6 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 14.3 in of rainfall. July and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0.7 in. That's 13.7 in less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Adigrat is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Adigrat is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Adigrat is during February, May, June, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 55 mm per month. By contrast, December can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 9°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Adigrat is during February, May, June, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 63°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.2 in per month. By contrast, December can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 48°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Adigrat based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Adigrat based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.