Climate Insights for Āsela

Arsi Zone, Oromiya Region, Ethiopia

Hottest
March
24°C peak
Coldest
December
8°C low
Wettest
September
401mm rain
Best to Visit
February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Āsela is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 1829mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 401mm of rainfall. Āsela sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 22° Average: 15° Min: 8° Feb Max: 23° Average: 16° Min: 10° Mar Max: 24° Average: 17° Min: 11° Apr Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 11° May Max: 22° Average: 16° Min: 11° Jun Max: 21° Average: 15° Min: 11° Jul Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 11° Aug Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 11° Sep Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 10° Oct Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 10° Nov Max: 21° Average: 15° Min: 9° Dec Max: 21° Average: 14° Min: 8°
Max
Average
Min

Āsela sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 8°C to 24°C. March is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 17°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 14°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 9mm Feb Precipitation: 17mm Mar Precipitation: 67mm Apr Precipitation: 186mm May Precipitation: 189mm Jun Precipitation: 144mm Jul Precipitation: 263mm Aug Precipitation: 370mm Sep Precipitation: 401mm Oct Precipitation: 133mm Nov Precipitation: 43mm Dec Precipitation: 6mm
Precipitation

Āsela is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1829mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 152mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 401mm of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 6mm. That's 395mm 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/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 13km/h Feb Wind Speed: 12km/h Mar Wind Speed: 12km/h Apr Wind Speed: 11km/h May Wind Speed: 10km/h Jun Wind Speed: 10km/h Jul Wind Speed: 11km/h Aug Wind Speed: 10km/h Sep Wind Speed: 8km/h Oct Wind Speed: 12km/h Nov Wind Speed: 12km/h Dec Wind Speed: 12km/h
Wind Speed

Āsela is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Āsela, which began on March 20, 2026. Āsela sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in March at around 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near 8°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 11 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 442mm across the season with a monthly average of 147mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 11 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 778mm across the season with a monthly average of 259mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 9 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 577mm across the season with a monthly average of 192mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 8 to 23°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 33mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 15°
Feb 16°
Mar 17°
Apr 17°
May 16°
Jun 15°
Jul 15°
Aug 15°
Sep 15°
Oct 15°
Nov 15°
Dec 14°

The best time to visit Āsela is during February and March, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 42mm per month. By contrast, December can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 8°C. 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 Āsela 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
8 °C
22 °C
13 km/h
9 mm
0 cm
Feb
10 °C
23 °C
12 km/h
17 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
11 °C
24 °C
12 km/h
67 mm
0 cm
Apr
11 °C
22 °C
11 km/h
186 mm
0 cm
May
11 °C
22 °C
10 km/h
189 mm
0 cm
Jun
11 °C
21 °C
10 km/h
144 mm
0 cm
Jul
11 °C
19 °C
11 km/h
263 mm
0 cm
Aug
11 °C
19 °C
10 km/h
370 mm
0 cm
Sep
10 °C
19 °C
8 km/h
401 mm
0 cm
Oct
10 °C
20 °C
12 km/h
133 mm
0 cm
Nov
9 °C
21 °C
12 km/h
43 mm
0 cm
Dec
8 °C
21 °C
12 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
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