Climate Insights for Gobēsa

, Oromiya Region, Ethiopia

Hottest
February
22°C peak
Coldest
December
7°C low
Wettest
August
795mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Gobēsa is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 3346mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 795mm of rainfall. Gobēsa 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: 21° Average: 14° Min: 7° Feb Max: 22° Average: 15° Min: 9° Mar Max: 22° Average: 15° Min: 9° Apr Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 10° May Max: 21° Average: 15° Min: 9° Jun Max: 20° Average: 14° Min: 9° Jul Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 9° Aug Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 9° Sep Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 9° Oct Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 9° Nov Max: 19° Average: 13° Min: 7° Dec Max: 20° Average: 13° Min: 7°
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Average
Min

Gobēsa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 7°C to 22°C. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 15°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 13°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm 500mm 550mm 600mm 650mm 700mm 750mm 800mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 13mm Feb Precipitation: 27mm Mar Precipitation: 117mm Apr Precipitation: 322mm May Precipitation: 282mm Jun Precipitation: 297mm Jul Precipitation: 640mm Aug Precipitation: 795mm Sep Precipitation: 654mm Oct Precipitation: 147mm Nov Precipitation: 48mm Dec Precipitation: 5mm
Precipitation

Gobēsa is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3346mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 279mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 795mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 5mm. That's 790mm 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

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 12km/h Feb Wind Speed: 13km/h Mar Wind Speed: 13km/h Apr Wind Speed: 11km/h May Wind Speed: 12km/h Jun Wind Speed: 11km/h Jul Wind Speed: 8km/h Aug Wind Speed: 8km/h Sep Wind Speed: 10km/h Oct Wind Speed: 11km/h Nov Wind Speed: 11km/h Dec Wind Speed: 12km/h
Wind Speed

Gobēsa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, 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 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 12km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Gobēsa, which began on March 20, 2026. Gobēsa 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 22°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near 7°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 9 to 22°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 720mm across the season with a monthly average of 240mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 9 to 20°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1732mm across the season with a monthly average of 577mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 7 to 19°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 849mm across the season with a monthly average of 283mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 7 to 22°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 45mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/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 Gobēsa 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
7 °C
21 °C
12 km/h
13 mm
0 cm
Feb
9 °C
22 °C
13 km/h
27 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
9 °C
22 °C
13 km/h
117 mm
0 cm
Apr
10 °C
20 °C
11 km/h
322 mm
0 cm
May
9 °C
21 °C
12 km/h
282 mm
0 cm
Jun
9 °C
20 °C
11 km/h
297 mm
0 cm
Jul
9 °C
19 °C
8 km/h
640 mm
0 cm
Aug
9 °C
19 °C
8 km/h
795 mm
0 cm
Sep
9 °C
19 °C
10 km/h
654 mm
0 cm
Oct
9 °C
19 °C
11 km/h
147 mm
0 cm
Nov
7 °C
19 °C
11 km/h
48 mm
0 cm
Dec
7 °C
20 °C
12 km/h
5 mm
0 cm
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