Climate Insights for Bedēsa

, South Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia

Hottest
February
30°C peak
Coldest
December
14°C low
Wettest
October
264mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Bedēsa is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 1249mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 264mm of rainfall. Bedēsa 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: 28° Average: 21° Min: 15° Feb Max: 30° Average: 23° Min: 16° Mar Max: 29° Average: 23° Min: 17° Apr Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 16° May Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 16° Jun Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 15° Jul Max: 22° Average: 19° Min: 15° Aug Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 15° Sep Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 15° Oct Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 15° Nov Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 14° Dec Max: 27° Average: 20° Min: 14°
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Average
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Bedēsa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 14°C to 30°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 20°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 10mm Feb Precipitation: 18mm Mar Precipitation: 71mm Apr Precipitation: 204mm May Precipitation: 187mm Jun Precipitation: 68mm Jul Precipitation: 72mm Aug Precipitation: 77mm Sep Precipitation: 168mm Oct Precipitation: 264mm Nov Precipitation: 102mm Dec Precipitation: 9mm
Precipitation

Bedēsa is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1249mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 104mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 264mm of rainfall. April and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 9mm. That's 255mm 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/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 9km/h Feb Wind Speed: 10km/h Mar Wind Speed: 9km/h Apr Wind Speed: 9km/h May Wind Speed: 10km/h Jun Wind Speed: 11km/h Jul Wind Speed: 11km/h Aug Wind Speed: 11km/h Sep Wind Speed: 10km/h Oct Wind Speed: 8km/h Nov Wind Speed: 8km/h Dec Wind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed

Bedēsa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, 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 3km/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 Bedēsa, which began on March 20, 2026. Bedēsa sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in February at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near 14°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 16 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 462mm across the season with a monthly average of 154mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 15 to 24°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 217mm for the season, averaging 72mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 14 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 533mm across the season with a monthly average of 178mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 14 to 30°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 37mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/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 23°
Apr 21°
May 20°
Jun 19°
Jul 19°
Aug 19°
Sep 19°
Oct 20°
Nov 20°
Dec 20°

The best time to visit Bedēsa is during January, February, March, June, July, August and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 46mm per month. 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 Bedēsa 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
15 °C
28 °C
9 km/h
10 mm
0 cm
Feb
16 °C
30 °C
10 km/h
18 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
17 °C
29 °C
9 km/h
71 mm
0 cm
Apr
16 °C
27 °C
9 km/h
204 mm
0 cm
May
16 °C
25 °C
10 km/h
187 mm
0 cm
Jun
15 °C
24 °C
11 km/h
68 mm
0 cm
Jul
15 °C
22 °C
11 km/h
72 mm
0 cm
Aug
15 °C
23 °C
11 km/h
77 mm
0 cm
Sep
15 °C
24 °C
10 km/h
168 mm
0 cm
Oct
15 °C
25 °C
8 km/h
264 mm
0 cm
Nov
14 °C
26 °C
8 km/h
102 mm
0 cm
Dec
14 °C
27 °C
9 km/h
9 mm
0 cm
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