Climate Insights for Dabat

, Amhara Region, Ethiopia

Hottest
April
31°C peak
Coldest
January
13°C low
Wettest
July
462mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Dabat is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 1297mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 462mm of rainfall. Dabat 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 January, December, September, 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: 27° Average: 20° Min: 13° Feb Max: 29° Average: 21° Min: 14° Mar Max: 31° Average: 23° Min: 16° Apr Max: 31° Average: 24° Min: 17° May Max: 29° Average: 23° Min: 17° Jun Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 16° Jul Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 15° Aug Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 14° Sep Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 14° Oct Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 14° Nov Max: 27° Average: 20° Min: 14° Dec Max: 27° Average: 20° Min: 13°
Max
Average
Min

Dabat sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 13°C to 31°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 20°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between June and July, 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: 2mm Mar Precipitation: 3mm Apr Precipitation: 11mm May Precipitation: 59mm Jun Precipitation: 140mm Jul Precipitation: 462mm Aug Precipitation: 434mm Sep Precipitation: 160mm Oct Precipitation: 19mm Nov Precipitation: 4mm Dec Precipitation: 3mm
Precipitation

Dabat is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1297mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 108mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 462mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 1mm. That's 461mm less than July, 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: 11km/h Apr Wind Speed: 11km/h May Wind Speed: 9km/h Jun Wind Speed: 9km/h Jul Wind Speed: 7km/h Aug Wind Speed: 6km/h Sep Wind Speed: 6km/h Oct Wind Speed: 7km/h Nov Wind Speed: 7km/h Dec Wind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed

Dabat is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 6km/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

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Dabat, which began on March 20, 2026. Dabat 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 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 13°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 16 to 31°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 73mm over the season and a monthly average of 24mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 14 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1036mm across the season with a monthly average of 345mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 14 to 27°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 183mm for the season, averaging 61mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 13 to 29°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 5mm 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 20°
Feb 21°
Mar 23°
Apr 24°
May 23°
Jun 21°
Jul 18°
Aug 18°
Sep 18°
Oct 20°
Nov 20°
Dec 20°

The best time to visit Dabat is during January, February, March, April, May, 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 13mm 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 Dabat 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
27 °C
9 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Feb
14 °C
29 °C
10 km/h
2 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
16 °C
31 °C
11 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Apr
17 °C
31 °C
11 km/h
11 mm
0 cm
May
17 °C
29 °C
9 km/h
59 mm
0 cm
Jun
16 °C
26 °C
9 km/h
140 mm
0 cm
Jul
15 °C
22 °C
7 km/h
462 mm
0 cm
Aug
14 °C
22 °C
6 km/h
434 mm
0 cm
Sep
14 °C
24 °C
6 km/h
160 mm
0 cm
Oct
14 °C
26 °C
7 km/h
19 mm
0 cm
Nov
14 °C
27 °C
7 km/h
4 mm
0 cm
Dec
13 °C
27 °C
8 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
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