Climate Insights for Gonder
North Gondar, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Climate Overview
The climate in Gonder is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 1,960 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 530 mm of rainfall. Gonder is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: March, April, February. The coldest months are December, January, November, when temperatures can drop to 11°C.The climate in Gonder is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 65°F and approximately 77.2 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 20.9 in of rainfall. Gonder is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: March, April, February. The coldest months are December, January, November, when temperatures can drop to 52°F.
Temperature
Gonder sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 11°C to 28°C. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 17°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Gonder sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 52°F to 82°F. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 82°F and the mean temperature sits around 70°F. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 52°F and an average of 63°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 21°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Gonder is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,960 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 163 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 530 mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 2 mm. That's 528 mm 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.Gonder is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 77.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.4 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 20.9 in of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.1 in. That's 20.8 in 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
Gonder is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 5km/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.Gonder is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Gonder is during January, February, March, April, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 23 mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Gonder is during January, February, March, April, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.9 in per month. 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 Gonder 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 Gonder 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.