Climate Insights for Axum

Central Tigray, Tigray, Ethiopia

Hottest
April
31°C peak88°F peak
Coldest
December
10°C low50°F low
Wettest
August
336 mm rain13.2 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Axum is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 926 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 336 mm of rainfall. Axum is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, May. The coldest months are December, January, November, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.The climate in Axum is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 69°F and approximately 36.4 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 13.2 in of rainfall. Axum is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, May. The coldest months are December, January, November, when temperatures can drop to 50°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 27°Average: 19°Min: 10°FebMax: 29°Average: 21°Min: 13°MarMax: 31°Average: 22°Min: 14°AprMax: 31°Average: 23°Min: 16°MayMax: 31°Average: 23°Min: 16°JunMax: 29°Average: 22°Min: 16°JulMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 15°AugMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 15°SepMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 14°OctMax: 27°Average: 20°Min: 13°NovMax: 27°Average: 19°Min: 12°DecMax: 27°Average: 18°Min: 10°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 81°FAverage: 65°FMin: 51°FFebMax: 84°FAverage: 69°FMin: 55°FMarMax: 87°FAverage: 72°FMin: 57°FAprMax: 88°FAverage: 74°FMin: 61°FMayMax: 87°FAverage: 74°FMin: 62°FJunMax: 84°FAverage: 71°FMin: 60°FJulMax: 76°FAverage: 66°FMin: 59°FAugMax: 75°FAverage: 65°FMin: 59°FSepMax: 79°FAverage: 67°FMin: 57°FOctMax: 80°FAverage: 68°FMin: 55°FNovMax: 80°FAverage: 66°FMin: 53°FDecMax: 80°FAverage: 65°FMin: 50°F
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Temperatures in Axum vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°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 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between June and July, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Axum vary considerably across the year, with a 38°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 88°F and the mean temperature sits around 74°F. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 50°F and an average of 65°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 25°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between June and July, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1mmFebPrecipitation: 2mmMarPrecipitation: 6mmAprPrecipitation: 18mmMayPrecipitation: 55mmJunPrecipitation: 98mmJulPrecipitation: 293mmAugPrecipitation: 336mmSepPrecipitation: 104mmOctPrecipitation: 8mmNovPrecipitation: 3mmDecPrecipitation: 1mm
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0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0inFebPrecipitation: 0.1inMarPrecipitation: 0.2inAprPrecipitation: 0.7inMayPrecipitation: 2.2inJunPrecipitation: 3.9inJulPrecipitation: 11.5inAugPrecipitation: 13.2inSepPrecipitation: 4.1inOctPrecipitation: 0.3inNovPrecipitation: 0.1inDecPrecipitation: 0in
Precipitation

Axum is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 926 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 77 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 336 mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 1 mm. That's 335 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.Axum is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 36.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 13.2 in of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0 in. That's 13.2 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

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 6km/hJulWind Speed: 5km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 7km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
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0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Axum 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 March, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, 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.Axum 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 March, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, 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 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan19°65°F
Feb21°69°F
Mar22°72°F
Apr23°74°F
May23°74°F
Jun22°71°F
Jul19°66°F
Aug18°65°F
Sep19°67°F
Oct20°68°F
Nov19°66°F
Dec18°65°F

The best time to visit Axum 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 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 21 mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Axum 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 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.8 in per month. 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 Axum 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 Axum 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 °C51 °F
27 °C81 °F
7 km/h4 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
13 °C55 °F
29 °C84 °F
7 km/h4 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
14 °C57 °F
31 °C87 °F
7 km/h5 mph
6 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
16 °C61 °F
31 °C88 °F
7 km/h4 mph
18 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
May
16 °C62 °F
31 °C87 °F
6 km/h4 mph
55 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
16 °C60 °F
29 °C84 °F
6 km/h4 mph
98 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
15 °C59 °F
24 °C76 °F
5 km/h3 mph
293 mm11.5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
15 °C59 °F
24 °C75 °F
5 km/h3 mph
336 mm13.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
14 °C57 °F
26 °C79 °F
5 km/h3 mph
104 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
13 °C55 °F
27 °C80 °F
6 km/h4 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
12 °C53 °F
27 °C80 °F
7 km/h4 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
10 °C50 °F
27 °C80 °F
7 km/h4 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in