Climate Insights for Debre Birhan

North Shewa (Amhara Region), Amhara Region, Ethiopia

Hottest
May
21°C peak70°F peak
Coldest
December
7°C low45°F low
Wettest
August
559 mm rain22 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Debre Birhan is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 2,081 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 559 mm of rainfall. Debre Birhan sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Debre Birhan is temperate. The average annual temperature is 58°F and approximately 81.9 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 22 in of rainfall. Debre Birhan sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 20°Average: 13°Min: 8°FebMax: 21°Average: 14°Min: 9°MarMax: 21°Average: 15°Min: 10°AprMax: 21°Average: 15°Min: 11°MayMax: 21°Average: 16°Min: 11°JunMax: 21°Average: 16°Min: 11°JulMax: 18°Average: 14°Min: 11°AugMax: 17°Average: 14°Min: 10°SepMax: 18°Average: 14°Min: 10°OctMax: 19°Average: 14°Min: 9°NovMax: 19°Average: 13°Min: 8°DecMax: 19°Average: 13°Min: 7°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 68°FAverage: 56°FMin: 46°FFebMax: 69°FAverage: 58°FMin: 48°FMarMax: 70°FAverage: 59°FMin: 50°FAprMax: 70°FAverage: 60°FMin: 51°FMayMax: 70°FAverage: 61°FMin: 52°FJunMax: 70°FAverage: 60°FMin: 52°FJulMax: 64°FAverage: 57°FMin: 51°FAugMax: 63°FAverage: 56°FMin: 51°FSepMax: 65°FAverage: 57°FMin: 50°FOctMax: 66°FAverage: 57°FMin: 48°FNovMax: 67°FAverage: 56°FMin: 46°FDecMax: 67°FAverage: 55°FMin: 45°F
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Min

Debre Birhan sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 7°C to 21°C. May is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 16°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 13°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between June and July, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Debre Birhan sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 45°F to 70°F. May is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 70°F with a mean of 61°F. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 45°F and an average of 55°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between June and July, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mm500mm550mm600mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 22mmFebPrecipitation: 51mmMarPrecipitation: 156mmAprPrecipitation: 206mmMayPrecipitation: 130mmJunPrecipitation: 110mmJulPrecipitation: 484mmAugPrecipitation: 559mmSepPrecipitation: 273mmOctPrecipitation: 51mmNovPrecipitation: 30mmDecPrecipitation: 8mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.9inFebPrecipitation: 2inMarPrecipitation: 6.1inAprPrecipitation: 8.1inMayPrecipitation: 5.1inJunPrecipitation: 4.3inJulPrecipitation: 19.1inAugPrecipitation: 22inSepPrecipitation: 10.8inOctPrecipitation: 2inNovPrecipitation: 1.2inDecPrecipitation: 0.3in
Precipitation

Debre Birhan is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,081 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 173 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 559 mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 8 mm. That's 551 mm 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.Debre Birhan is a very wet location, receiving approximately 81.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.8 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 22 in of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0.3 in. That's 21.7 in 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/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 6km/hJulWind Speed: 5km/hAugWind Speed: 4km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 9km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Debre Birhan is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, 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 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Debre Birhan is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Debre Birhan 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Debre Birhan based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). 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
8 °C46 °F
20 °C68 °F
7 km/h4 mph
22 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
9 °C48 °F
21 °C69 °F
7 km/h5 mph
51 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
10 °C50 °F
21 °C70 °F
7 km/h4 mph
156 mm6.1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
11 °C51 °F
21 °C70 °F
7 km/h4 mph
206 mm8.1 in
0 cm0 in
May
11 °C52 °F
21 °C70 °F
7 km/h4 mph
130 mm5.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
11 °C52 °F
21 °C70 °F
6 km/h4 mph
110 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
11 °C51 °F
18 °C64 °F
5 km/h3 mph
484 mm19.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
10 °C51 °F
17 °C63 °F
4 km/h3 mph
559 mm22 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
10 °C50 °F
18 °C65 °F
5 km/h3 mph
273 mm10.8 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
9 °C48 °F
19 °C66 °F
9 km/h5 mph
51 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
8 °C46 °F
19 °C67 °F
8 km/h5 mph
30 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
7 °C45 °F
19 °C67 °F
7 km/h4 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in