Climate Insights for Ambo

Ambo Zuria, Oromia Region, Ethiopia

Hottest
March
25°C peak78°F peak
Coldest
December
10°C low49°F low
Wettest
September
459 mm rain18.1 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, November
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Ambo is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 2,387 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 459 mm of rainfall. Ambo sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Ambo is temperate. The average annual temperature is 63°F and approximately 94 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 18.1 in of rainfall. Ambo sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 10°FebMax: 25°Average: 18°Min: 12°MarMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 12°AprMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 13°MayMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 13°JunMax: 22°Average: 17°Min: 13°JulMax: 20°Average: 16°Min: 13°AugMax: 20°Average: 16°Min: 12°SepMax: 21°Average: 16°Min: 12°OctMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 11°NovMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 10°DecMax: 24°Average: 16°Min: 10°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 76°FAverage: 62°FMin: 50°FFebMax: 77°FAverage: 65°FMin: 53°FMarMax: 78°FAverage: 66°FMin: 54°FAprMax: 77°FAverage: 66°FMin: 56°FMayMax: 75°FAverage: 65°FMin: 55°FJunMax: 71°FAverage: 62°FMin: 55°FJulMax: 67°FAverage: 60°FMin: 55°FAugMax: 67°FAverage: 60°FMin: 54°FSepMax: 69°FAverage: 61°FMin: 54°FOctMax: 73°FAverage: 62°FMin: 52°FNovMax: 74°FAverage: 62°FMin: 50°FDecMax: 75°FAverage: 62°FMin: 49°F
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Ambo sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 10°C to 25°C. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 19°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 16°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Ambo sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 49°F to 78°F. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 78°F and the mean temperature sits around 66°F. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 49°F and an average of 62°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mm500mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 10mmFebPrecipitation: 39mmMarPrecipitation: 102mmAprPrecipitation: 213mmMayPrecipitation: 352mmJunPrecipitation: 290mmJulPrecipitation: 286mmAugPrecipitation: 304mmSepPrecipitation: 459mmOctPrecipitation: 267mmNovPrecipitation: 61mmDecPrecipitation: 5mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.4inFebPrecipitation: 1.5inMarPrecipitation: 4inAprPrecipitation: 8.4inMayPrecipitation: 13.8inJunPrecipitation: 11.4inJulPrecipitation: 11.2inAugPrecipitation: 12inSepPrecipitation: 18.1inOctPrecipitation: 10.5inNovPrecipitation: 2.4inDecPrecipitation: 0.2in
Precipitation

Ambo is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,387 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 199 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 459 mm of rainfall. May and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 5 mm. That's 454 mm less than September, 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.Ambo is a very wet location, receiving approximately 94 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7.8 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 18.1 in of rainfall. May and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0.2 in. That's 17.9 in less than September, 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/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 4km/hMayWind Speed: 4km/hJunWind Speed: 4km/hJulWind Speed: 4km/hAugWind Speed: 4km/hSepWind Speed: 3km/hOctWind Speed: 4km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 2mphJunWind Speed: 2mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 2mphSepWind Speed: 2mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Ambo is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Ambo 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 February, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan17°62°F
Feb18°65°F
Mar19°66°F
Apr19°66°F
May18°65°F
Jun17°62°F
Jul16°60°F
Aug16°60°F
Sep16°61°F
Oct17°62°F
Nov16°62°F
Dec16°62°F

The best time to visit Ambo is during January, February, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 29 mm per month. By contrast, March can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 25°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Ambo is during January, February, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 63°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.1 in per month. By contrast, March can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 78°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ambo 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 Ambo 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
10 °C50 °F
24 °C76 °F
5 km/h3 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
12 °C53 °F
25 °C77 °F
5 km/h3 mph
39 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
12 °C54 °F
25 °C78 °F
5 km/h3 mph
102 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
13 °C56 °F
25 °C77 °F
4 km/h3 mph
213 mm8.4 in
0 cm0 in
May
13 °C55 °F
24 °C75 °F
4 km/h2 mph
352 mm13.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
13 °C55 °F
22 °C71 °F
4 km/h2 mph
290 mm11.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
13 °C55 °F
20 °C67 °F
4 km/h3 mph
286 mm11.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
12 °C54 °F
20 °C67 °F
4 km/h2 mph
304 mm12 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
12 °C54 °F
21 °C69 °F
3 km/h2 mph
459 mm18.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
11 °C52 °F
23 °C73 °F
4 km/h3 mph
267 mm10.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
10 °C50 °F
23 °C74 °F
5 km/h3 mph
61 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
10 °C49 °F
24 °C75 °F
5 km/h3 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in