Climate Insights for Asosa

Benishangul-Gumuz Region, Ethiopia

Hottest
March
34°C peak93°F peak
Coldest
January
17°C low63°F low
Wettest
October
231 mm rain9.1 in rain
Best to Visit
January, November, December
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Asosa is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 1,219 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 231 mm of rainfall. Asosa is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: March, February, April. The coldest months are January, August, December, when temperatures can drop to 17°C.The climate in Asosa is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 75°F and approximately 48 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 9.1 in of rainfall. Asosa is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: March, February, April. The coldest months are January, August, December, when temperatures can drop to 63°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 32°Average: 24°Min: 17°FebMax: 33°Average: 26°Min: 19°MarMax: 34°Average: 27°Min: 21°AprMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 21°MayMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 20°JunMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 19°JulMax: 25°Average: 21°Min: 18°AugMax: 25°Average: 21°Min: 18°SepMax: 26°Average: 22°Min: 18°OctMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 18°NovMax: 29°Average: 24°Min: 18°DecMax: 31°Average: 24°Min: 18°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 89°FAverage: 76°FMin: 63°FFebMax: 92°FAverage: 79°FMin: 66°FMarMax: 93°FAverage: 81°FMin: 69°FAprMax: 90°FAverage: 80°FMin: 70°FMayMax: 85°FAverage: 76°FMin: 68°FJunMax: 82°FAverage: 73°FMin: 66°FJulMax: 77°FAverage: 70°FMin: 64°FAugMax: 77°FAverage: 70°FMin: 64°FSepMax: 80°FAverage: 71°FMin: 64°FOctMax: 81°FAverage: 72°FMin: 65°FNovMax: 84°FAverage: 74°FMin: 65°FDecMax: 88°FAverage: 76°FMin: 64°F
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Asosa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 17°C to 34°C. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 24°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Asosa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 63°F to 93°F. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 93°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 63°F and an average of 76°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 1mmMarPrecipitation: 9mmAprPrecipitation: 55mmMayPrecipitation: 158mmJunPrecipitation: 138mmJulPrecipitation: 173mmAugPrecipitation: 194mmSepPrecipitation: 221mmOctPrecipitation: 231mmNovPrecipitation: 39mmDecPrecipitation: 1mm
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0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0inFebPrecipitation: 0inMarPrecipitation: 0.4inAprPrecipitation: 2.1inMayPrecipitation: 6.2inJunPrecipitation: 5.4inJulPrecipitation: 6.8inAugPrecipitation: 7.7inSepPrecipitation: 8.7inOctPrecipitation: 9.1inNovPrecipitation: 1.5inDecPrecipitation: 0in
Precipitation

Asosa is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,219 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 102 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 231 mm of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0 mm. That's 231 mm less than October, 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.Asosa is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 48 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 9.1 in of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0 in. That's 9.1 in less than October, 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/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 6km/hJulWind Speed: 6km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Asosa 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 February, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 5km/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.Asosa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 3mph, 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

Jan24°76°F
Feb26°79°F
Mar27°81°F
Apr27°80°F
May24°76°F
Jun23°73°F
Jul21°70°F
Aug21°70°F
Sep22°71°F
Oct22°72°F
Nov24°74°F
Dec24°76°F

The best time to visit Asosa is during January, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 13 mm per month. By contrast, March can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 34°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Asosa is during January, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 75°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.5 in per month. By contrast, March can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 93°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 Asosa 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 Asosa 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
17 °C63 °F
32 °C89 °F
7 km/h4 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
19 °C66 °F
33 °C92 °F
7 km/h4 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
21 °C69 °F
34 °C93 °F
7 km/h4 mph
9 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
21 °C70 °F
32 °C90 °F
7 km/h4 mph
55 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
May
20 °C68 °F
30 °C85 °F
6 km/h4 mph
158 mm6.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
19 °C66 °F
28 °C82 °F
6 km/h4 mph
138 mm5.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
18 °C64 °F
25 °C77 °F
6 km/h3 mph
173 mm6.8 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
18 °C64 °F
25 °C77 °F
5 km/h3 mph
194 mm7.7 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
18 °C64 °F
26 °C80 °F
5 km/h3 mph
221 mm8.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
18 °C65 °F
27 °C81 °F
5 km/h3 mph
231 mm9.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
18 °C65 °F
29 °C84 °F
5 km/h3 mph
39 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
18 °C64 °F
31 °C88 °F
6 km/h3 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in