Climate Overview
The climate in Debre Tabor is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 6015mm of precipitation falls per year. Debre Tabor receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Debre Tabor 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 December, January, November, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.
Temperature
Debre Tabor sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 9°C to 22°C. April is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 16°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 14°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Debre Tabor is a very wet location, receiving approximately 6015mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 501mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 1481mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 64mm. That's 1418mm 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 Tabor is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Seasons
89 days until Summer
It is currently spring in Debre Tabor, which began on March 20, 2026. Debre Tabor 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 22°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near 9°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from 10 to 22°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1275mm across the season with a monthly average of 425mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.
Summer
Temperatures range from 10 to 20°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 3152mm across the season with a monthly average of 1051mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from 9 to 20°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1233mm across the season with a monthly average of 411mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.
Winter
Temperatures range from 9 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 355mm across the season with a monthly average of 118mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Debre Tabor 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.
