Climate Insights for ‘Alem Ketema

, Amhara Region, Ethiopia

Hottest
March
28°C peak
Coldest
December
10°C low
Wettest
July
337mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in ‘Alem Ketema is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 1131mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 337mm of rainfall. ‘Alem Ketema is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: March, April, February. The coldest months are December, January, November, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 27° Average: 18° Min: 11° Feb Max: 28° Average: 20° Min: 13° Mar Max: 28° Average: 21° Min: 14° Apr Max: 28° Average: 21° Min: 15° May Max: 28° Average: 21° Min: 15° Jun Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 15° Jul Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 14° Aug Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 14° Sep Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 13° Oct Max: 25° Average: 18° Min: 12° Nov Max: 25° Average: 18° Min: 11° Dec Max: 26° Average: 18° Min: 10°
Max
Average
Min

‘Alem Ketema sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 10°C to 28°C. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 18°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between June and July, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 1mm Feb Precipitation: 8mm Mar Precipitation: 26mm Apr Precipitation: 58mm May Precipitation: 62mm Jun Precipitation: 91mm Jul Precipitation: 337mm Aug Precipitation: 335mm Sep Precipitation: 186mm Oct Precipitation: 19mm Nov Precipitation: 7mm Dec Precipitation: 0mm
Precipitation

‘Alem Ketema is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1131mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 94mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 337mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0mm. That's 337mm less than July, 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

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 9km/h Feb Wind Speed: 9km/h Mar Wind Speed: 9km/h Apr Wind Speed: 9km/h May Wind Speed: 9km/h Jun Wind Speed: 7km/h Jul Wind Speed: 6km/h Aug Wind Speed: 6km/h Sep Wind Speed: 6km/h Oct Wind Speed: 8km/h Nov Wind Speed: 9km/h Dec Wind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed

‘Alem Ketema is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 9km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in ‘Alem Ketema, which began on March 20, 2026. ‘Alem Ketema is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in March at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near 10°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 14 to 28°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 146mm over the season and a monthly average of 49mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 14 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 763mm across the season with a monthly average of 254mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 11 to 25°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 212mm for the season, averaging 71mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 10 to 28°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 10mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 18°
Feb 20°
Mar 21°
Apr 21°
May 21°
Jun 21°
Jul 17°
Aug 17°
Sep 18°
Oct 18°
Nov 18°
Dec 18°

The best time to visit ‘Alem Ketema is during January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 30mm per month. 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 ‘Alem Ketema 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
11 °C
27 °C
9 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Feb
13 °C
28 °C
9 km/h
8 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
14 °C
28 °C
9 km/h
26 mm
0 cm
Apr
15 °C
28 °C
9 km/h
58 mm
0 cm
May
15 °C
28 °C
9 km/h
62 mm
0 cm
Jun
15 °C
26 °C
7 km/h
91 mm
0 cm
Jul
14 °C
21 °C
6 km/h
337 mm
0 cm
Aug
14 °C
21 °C
6 km/h
335 mm
0 cm
Sep
13 °C
22 °C
6 km/h
186 mm
0 cm
Oct
12 °C
25 °C
8 km/h
19 mm
0 cm
Nov
11 °C
25 °C
9 km/h
7 mm
0 cm
Dec
10 °C
26 °C
9 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
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