Climate Insights for Āykel

, Amhara Region, Ethiopia

Hottest
April
33°C peak
Coldest
January
13°C low
Wettest
August
477mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Āykel is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 1763mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 477mm of rainfall. Āykel is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, February. The coldest months are January, December, November, when temperatures can drop to 13°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 29° Average: 21° Min: 13° Feb Max: 31° Average: 23° Min: 15° Mar Max: 32° Average: 25° Min: 17° Apr Max: 33° Average: 26° Min: 19° May Max: 30° Average: 24° Min: 19° Jun Max: 27° Average: 22° Min: 17° Jul Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 16° Aug Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 16° Sep Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 16° Oct Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 15° Nov Max: 28° Average: 21° Min: 15° Dec Max: 29° Average: 21° Min: 14°
Max
Average
Min

Āykel sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 13°C to 33°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 21°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm 500mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 1mm Feb Precipitation: 3mm Mar Precipitation: 4mm Apr Precipitation: 17mm May Precipitation: 130mm Jun Precipitation: 219mm Jul Precipitation: 467mm Aug Precipitation: 477mm Sep Precipitation: 327mm Oct Precipitation: 98mm Nov Precipitation: 16mm Dec Precipitation: 2mm
Precipitation

Āykel is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1763mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 147mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 477mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 1mm. That's 476mm 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/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: 13km/h Mar Wind Speed: 14km/h Apr Wind Speed: 14km/h May Wind Speed: 13km/h Jun Wind Speed: 12km/h Jul Wind Speed: 10km/h Aug Wind Speed: 9km/h Sep Wind Speed: 9km/h Oct Wind Speed: 9km/h Nov Wind Speed: 10km/h Dec Wind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed

Āykel 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 April, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 9km/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

90 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Āykel, which began on March 20, 2026. Āykel 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 April at around 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 13°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 90 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 17 to 33°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 152mm for the season, averaging 51mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 16 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1164mm across the season with a monthly average of 388mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 15 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 441mm across the season with a monthly average of 147mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 13 to 31°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 6mm 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 21°
Feb 23°
Mar 25°
Apr 26°
May 24°
Jun 22°
Jul 20°
Aug 19°
Sep 20°
Oct 20°
Nov 21°
Dec 21°

The best time to visit Āykel is during January, February, 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 24mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 33°C. 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 Āykel 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
13 °C
29 °C
13 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Feb
15 °C
31 °C
13 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
17 °C
32 °C
14 km/h
4 mm
0 cm
Apr
19 °C
33 °C
14 km/h
17 mm
0 cm
May
19 °C
30 °C
13 km/h
130 mm
0 cm
Jun
17 °C
27 °C
12 km/h
219 mm
0 cm
Jul
16 °C
24 °C
10 km/h
467 mm
0 cm
Aug
16 °C
23 °C
9 km/h
477 mm
0 cm
Sep
16 °C
25 °C
9 km/h
327 mm
0 cm
Oct
15 °C
26 °C
9 km/h
98 mm
0 cm
Nov
15 °C
28 °C
10 km/h
16 mm
0 cm
Dec
14 °C
29 °C
11 km/h
2 mm
0 cm
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