Climate Insights for Debre Birhan
North Shewa (Amhara Region), Amhara Region, Ethiopia
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
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
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
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.