Climate Insights for Debre Markos
Guzamn, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Climate Overview
The climate in Debre Markos is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 2,507 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 459 mm of rainfall. Debre Markos 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 December, November, January, when temperatures can drop to 11°C.The climate in Debre Markos is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 65°F and approximately 98.7 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 18.1 in of rainfall. Debre Markos 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 December, November, January, when temperatures can drop to 53°F.
Temperature
Debre Markos sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 11°C to 27°C. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 17°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Debre Markos sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 53°F to 81°F. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 81°F and the mean temperature sits around 69°F. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 53°F and an average of 63°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Debre Markos is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,507 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 209 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 459 mm of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 4 mm. That's 454 mm 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.Debre Markos is a very wet location, receiving approximately 98.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8.2 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 18.1 in of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.2 in. That's 17.9 in 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
Debre Markos 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 January, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Debre Markos is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Debre Markos is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 29 mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Debre Markos is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.1 in 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 Debre Markos 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 Markos 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.