Climate Insights for Dilla

Gedeo, South Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia

Hottest
February
28°C peak83°F peak
Coldest
December
14°C low56°F low
Wettest
October
462 mm rain18.2 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, December
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Dilla is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 2,140 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 462 mm of rainfall. Dilla sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Dilla is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 68°F and approximately 84.3 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 18.2 in of rainfall. Dilla sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 27°Average: 20°Min: 14°FebMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 15°MarMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 16°AprMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 16°MayMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 16°JunMax: 23°Average: 19°Min: 15°JulMax: 22°Average: 19°Min: 15°AugMax: 23°Average: 19°Min: 15°SepMax: 23°Average: 19°Min: 15°OctMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 15°NovMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 14°DecMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 14°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 81°FAverage: 68°FMin: 57°FFebMax: 83°FAverage: 71°FMin: 60°FMarMax: 82°FAverage: 71°FMin: 61°FAprMax: 79°FAverage: 69°FMin: 61°FMayMax: 76°FAverage: 68°FMin: 60°FJunMax: 74°FAverage: 66°FMin: 59°FJulMax: 71°FAverage: 65°FMin: 60°FAugMax: 73°FAverage: 66°FMin: 60°FSepMax: 74°FAverage: 66°FMin: 59°FOctMax: 75°FAverage: 66°FMin: 59°FNovMax: 77°FAverage: 67°FMin: 57°FDecMax: 79°FAverage: 67°FMin: 56°F
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Dilla sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 14°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 14°C and an average of 20°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Dilla sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 56°F to 83°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 71°F. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 56°F and an average of 67°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mm500mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 24mmFebPrecipitation: 35mmMarPrecipitation: 134mmAprPrecipitation: 344mmMayPrecipitation: 316mmJunPrecipitation: 132mmJulPrecipitation: 101mmAugPrecipitation: 107mmSepPrecipitation: 253mmOctPrecipitation: 462mmNovPrecipitation: 200mmDecPrecipitation: 31mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.9inFebPrecipitation: 1.4inMarPrecipitation: 5.3inAprPrecipitation: 13.6inMayPrecipitation: 12.4inJunPrecipitation: 5.2inJulPrecipitation: 4inAugPrecipitation: 4.2inSepPrecipitation: 10inOctPrecipitation: 18.2inNovPrecipitation: 7.9inDecPrecipitation: 1.2in
Precipitation

Dilla is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,140 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 178 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 462 mm of rainfall. April and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 24 mm. That's 439 mm 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.Dilla is a very wet location, receiving approximately 84.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 18.2 in of rainfall. April and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.9 in. That's 17.3 in 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/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 6km/hMarWind Speed: 6km/hAprWind Speed: 5km/hMayWind Speed: 5km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 5km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Dilla 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 February, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Dilla 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 February, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, 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 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan20°68°F
Feb22°71°F
Mar22°71°F
Apr21°69°F
May20°68°F
Jun19°66°F
Jul19°65°F
Aug19°66°F
Sep19°66°F
Oct19°66°F
Nov19°67°F
Dec20°67°F

The best time to visit Dilla is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 30 mm per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Dilla is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.2 in 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 Dilla 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 Dilla 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
14 °C57 °F
27 °C81 °F
6 km/h4 mph
24 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
15 °C60 °F
28 °C83 °F
6 km/h4 mph
35 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
16 °C61 °F
28 °C82 °F
6 km/h4 mph
134 mm5.3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
16 °C61 °F
26 °C79 °F
5 km/h3 mph
344 mm13.6 in
0 cm0 in
May
16 °C60 °F
24 °C76 °F
5 km/h3 mph
316 mm12.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
15 °C59 °F
23 °C74 °F
5 km/h3 mph
132 mm5.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
15 °C60 °F
22 °C71 °F
5 km/h3 mph
101 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
15 °C60 °F
23 °C73 °F
5 km/h3 mph
107 mm4.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
15 °C59 °F
23 °C74 °F
5 km/h3 mph
253 mm10 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
15 °C59 °F
24 °C75 °F
5 km/h3 mph
462 mm18.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
14 °C57 °F
25 °C77 °F
6 km/h3 mph
200 mm7.9 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
14 °C56 °F
26 °C79 °F
6 km/h4 mph
31 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in