Climate Insights for Gimbi

, Oromiya Region, Ethiopia

Hottest
March
32°C peak
Coldest
August
16°C low
Wettest
September
474mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, April
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Gimbi is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 2603mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 474mm of rainfall. Gimbi sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 30° Average: 23° Min: 16° Feb Max: 31° Average: 24° Min: 18° Mar Max: 32° Average: 25° Min: 19° Apr Max: 31° Average: 24° Min: 19° May Max: 27° Average: 22° Min: 18° Jun Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 16° Jul Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 16° Aug Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 16° Sep Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 16° Oct Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 16° Nov Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 16° Dec Max: 28° Average: 22° Min: 16°
Max
Average
Min

Gimbi sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 16°C to 32°C. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 16°C and an average of 19°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

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: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 9mm Mar Precipitation: 20mm Apr Precipitation: 86mm May Precipitation: 338mm Jun Precipitation: 464mm Jul Precipitation: 437mm Aug Precipitation: 452mm Sep Precipitation: 474mm Oct Precipitation: 273mm Nov Precipitation: 46mm Dec Precipitation: 4mm
Precipitation

Gimbi is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2603mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 217mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 474mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0mm. That's 474mm less than September, 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: 10km/h Mar Wind Speed: 11km/h Apr Wind Speed: 11km/h May Wind Speed: 9km/h Jun Wind Speed: 8km/h Jul Wind Speed: 8km/h Aug Wind Speed: 8km/h Sep Wind Speed: 7km/h Oct Wind Speed: 7km/h Nov Wind Speed: 8km/h Dec Wind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed

Gimbi 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 April, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap 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 Gimbi, which began on March 20, 2026. Gimbi sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in March at around 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 16°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 18 to 32°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 444mm across the season with a monthly average of 148mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 16 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1352mm across the season with a monthly average of 451mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 16 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 794mm across the season with a monthly average of 265mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 16 to 31°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 13mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 23°
Feb 24°
Mar 25°
Apr 24°
May 22°
Jun 20°
Jul 19°
Aug 19°
Sep 20°
Oct 20°
Nov 21°
Dec 22°

The best time to visit Gimbi is during January, February, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 29mm per month. By contrast, March can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 32°C, while August is the coldest period with lows dropping to 16°C. 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 Gimbi 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
16 °C
30 °C
10 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Feb
18 °C
31 °C
10 km/h
9 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
19 °C
32 °C
11 km/h
20 mm
0 cm
Apr
19 °C
31 °C
11 km/h
86 mm
0 cm
May
18 °C
27 °C
9 km/h
338 mm
0 cm
Jun
16 °C
25 °C
8 km/h
464 mm
0 cm
Jul
16 °C
23 °C
8 km/h
437 mm
0 cm
Aug
16 °C
24 °C
8 km/h
452 mm
0 cm
Sep
16 °C
25 °C
7 km/h
474 mm
0 cm
Oct
16 °C
26 °C
7 km/h
273 mm
0 cm
Nov
16 °C
27 °C
8 km/h
46 mm
0 cm
Dec
16 °C
28 °C
9 km/h
4 mm
0 cm
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