Climate Insights for Gonder

The climate in Gonder is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 1960mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 530mm 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.

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 is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1960mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 163mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 530mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 2mm. That's 528mm 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 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.

It is currently summer in Gonder, which began on June 21, 2026. Gonder is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in March at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near 11°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (10 days from now).

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 23mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

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.