Climate Insights for Dīla

, South Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia

Hottest
February
28°C peak
Coldest
December
13°C low
Wettest
October
461mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Dīla is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 2115mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 461mm of rainfall. Dīla sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 27° Average: 20° Min: 14° Feb Max: 28° Average: 22° Min: 15° Mar Max: 28° Average: 22° Min: 16° Apr Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 16° May Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 16° Jun Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 15° Jul Max: 22° Average: 19° Min: 15° Aug Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 15° Sep Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 15° Oct Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 15° Nov Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 14° Dec Max: 26° Average: 19° Min: 13°
Max
Average
Min

Dīla sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 13°C to 28°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 19°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

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: 22mm Feb Precipitation: 35mm Mar Precipitation: 107mm Apr Precipitation: 335mm May Precipitation: 326mm Jun Precipitation: 140mm Jul Precipitation: 94mm Aug Precipitation: 100mm Sep Precipitation: 236mm Oct Precipitation: 461mm Nov Precipitation: 222mm Dec Precipitation: 38mm
Precipitation

Dīla is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2115mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 176mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 461mm of rainfall. April and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 22mm. That's 439mm less than October, 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: 10km/h Feb Wind Speed: 11km/h Mar Wind Speed: 10km/h Apr Wind Speed: 9km/h May Wind Speed: 9km/h Jun Wind Speed: 10km/h Jul Wind Speed: 10km/h Aug Wind Speed: 10km/h Sep Wind Speed: 9km/h Oct Wind Speed: 8km/h Nov Wind Speed: 8km/h Dec Wind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed

Dīla is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h 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 Dīla, which began on March 20, 2026. Dīla sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in February at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near 13°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 16 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 768mm across the season with a monthly average of 256mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 15 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 334mm across the season with a monthly average of 111mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 14 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 919mm across the season with a monthly average of 306mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 13 to 28°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 95mm over the season and a monthly average of 32mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/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 22°
Mar 22°
Apr 21°
May 20°
Jun 19°
Jul 19°
Aug 19°
Sep 19°
Oct 19°
Nov 19°
Dec 19°

The best time to visit Dīla is during January, February, July, August and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 58mm per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Dīla 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
14 °C
27 °C
10 km/h
22 mm
0 cm
Feb
15 °C
28 °C
11 km/h
35 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
16 °C
28 °C
10 km/h
107 mm
0 cm
Apr
16 °C
26 °C
9 km/h
335 mm
0 cm
May
16 °C
24 °C
9 km/h
326 mm
0 cm
Jun
15 °C
23 °C
10 km/h
140 mm
0 cm
Jul
15 °C
22 °C
10 km/h
94 mm
0 cm
Aug
15 °C
23 °C
10 km/h
100 mm
0 cm
Sep
15 °C
24 °C
9 km/h
236 mm
0 cm
Oct
15 °C
24 °C
8 km/h
461 mm
0 cm
Nov
14 °C
25 °C
8 km/h
222 mm
0 cm
Dec
13 °C
26 °C
9 km/h
38 mm
0 cm
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