Climate Insights for Bonga

, South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region, Ethiopia

Hottest
February
25°C peak
Coldest
December
12°C low
Wettest
April
351mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, December
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Bonga is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 2735mm of precipitation falls per year. Bonga receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bonga 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: 24° Average: 18° Min: 12° Feb Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 13° Mar Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 13° Apr Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 14° May Max: 23° Average: 17° Min: 14° Jun Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 13° Jul Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 13° Aug Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 13° Sep Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 13° Oct Max: 23° Average: 17° Min: 13° Nov Max: 23° Average: 17° Min: 12° Dec Max: 23° Average: 17° Min: 12°
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Bonga sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 12°C to 25°C. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 25°C with a mean of 19°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 17°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 50mm Feb Precipitation: 89mm Mar Precipitation: 198mm Apr Precipitation: 351mm May Precipitation: 341mm Jun Precipitation: 246mm Jul Precipitation: 286mm Aug Precipitation: 290mm Sep Precipitation: 324mm Oct Precipitation: 307mm Nov Precipitation: 178mm Dec Precipitation: 75mm
Precipitation

Bonga is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2735mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 228mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 351mm of rainfall. May and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 50mm. That's 301mm less than April, 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: 5km/h Feb Wind Speed: 5km/h Mar Wind Speed: 6km/h Apr Wind Speed: 5km/h May Wind Speed: 5km/h Jun Wind Speed: 6km/h Jul Wind Speed: 6km/h Aug Wind Speed: 6km/h Sep Wind Speed: 6km/h Oct Wind Speed: 5km/h Nov Wind Speed: 5km/h Dec Wind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed

Bonga 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 August, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h 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 Bonga, which began on March 20, 2026. Bonga 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 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near 12°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 13 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 891mm across the season with a monthly average of 297mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 13 to 22°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 822mm across the season with a monthly average of 274mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 12 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 808mm across the season with a monthly average of 269mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 12 to 25°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 215mm for the season, averaging 72mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 18°
Feb 19°
Mar 19°
Apr 18°
May 17°
Jun 17°
Jul 16°
Aug 16°
Sep 17°
Oct 17°
Nov 17°
Dec 17°

The best time to visit Bonga is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 72mm per month. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bonga 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
12 °C
24 °C
5 km/h
50 mm
0 cm
Feb
13 °C
25 °C
5 km/h
89 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
13 °C
25 °C
6 km/h
198 mm
0 cm
Apr
14 °C
24 °C
5 km/h
351 mm
0 cm
May
14 °C
23 °C
5 km/h
341 mm
0 cm
Jun
13 °C
22 °C
6 km/h
246 mm
0 cm
Jul
13 °C
21 °C
6 km/h
286 mm
0 cm
Aug
13 °C
21 °C
6 km/h
290 mm
0 cm
Sep
13 °C
22 °C
6 km/h
324 mm
0 cm
Oct
13 °C
23 °C
5 km/h
307 mm
0 cm
Nov
12 °C
23 °C
5 km/h
178 mm
0 cm
Dec
12 °C
23 °C
5 km/h
75 mm
0 cm
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