Climate Insights for Beles

Benishangul-Gumuz Region, Ethiopia

Hottest
March
34°C peak
Coldest
January
15°C low
Wettest
August
314mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Beles is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 1161mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 314mm of rainfall. Beles is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: March, April, February. The coldest months are January, December, November, when temperatures can drop to 15°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 30° Average: 23° Min: 15° Feb Max: 32° Average: 25° Min: 17° Mar Max: 34° Average: 27° Min: 19° Apr Max: 34° Average: 27° Min: 20° May Max: 31° Average: 25° Min: 20° Jun Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 18° Jul Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 17° Aug Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 17° Sep Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 17° Oct Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 17° Nov Max: 29° Average: 22° Min: 17° Dec Max: 30° Average: 23° Min: 16°
Max
Average
Min

Beles sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 15°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 15°C and an average of 23°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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 1mm Mar Precipitation: 1mm Apr Precipitation: 9mm May Precipitation: 71mm Jun Precipitation: 162mm Jul Precipitation: 301mm Aug Precipitation: 314mm Sep Precipitation: 211mm Oct Precipitation: 81mm Nov Precipitation: 10mm Dec Precipitation: 1mm
Precipitation

Beles is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1161mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 97mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 314mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0mm. That's 314mm 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 6km/h Feb Wind Speed: 6km/h Mar Wind Speed: 6km/h Apr Wind Speed: 6km/h May Wind Speed: 6km/h Jun Wind Speed: 5km/h Jul Wind Speed: 4km/h Aug Wind Speed: 4km/h Sep Wind Speed: 4km/h Oct Wind Speed: 5km/h Nov Wind Speed: 5km/h Dec Wind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed

Beles is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 4km/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.

Seasons

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

7 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Beles, which began on June 21, 2026. Beles 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 March at around 34°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 15°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 19 to 34°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 81mm over the season and a monthly average of 27mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season. It is a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 17 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 777mm across the season with a monthly average of 259mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 17 to 29°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 301mm for the season, averaging 100mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 15 to 32°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 1mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 23°
Feb 25°
Mar 27°
Apr 27°
May 25°
Jun 23°
Jul 20°
Aug 20°
Sep 21°
Oct 21°
Nov 22°
Dec 23°

The best time to visit Beles is during January, February, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 18mm 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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Beles 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
30 °C
6 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Feb
17 °C
32 °C
6 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Mar
19 °C
34 °C
6 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Apr
20 °C
34 °C
6 km/h
9 mm
0 cm
May
20 °C
31 °C
6 km/h
71 mm
0 cm
Jun
18 °C
28 °C
5 km/h
162 mm
0 cm
Jul
17 °C
24 °C
4 km/h
301 mm
0 cm
Aug
17 °C
24 °C
4 km/h
314 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
17 °C
25 °C
4 km/h
211 mm
0 cm
Oct
17 °C
27 °C
5 km/h
81 mm
0 cm
Nov
17 °C
29 °C
5 km/h
10 mm
0 cm
Dec
16 °C
30 °C
5 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
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