Climate Insights for Gonder

, Amhara Region, Ethiopia

Hottest
March
28°C peak
Coldest
January
11°C low
Wettest
August
525mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Gonder is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 1926mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 525mm 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 January, December, November, when temperatures can drop to 11°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 25° Average: 18° Min: 11° Feb Max: 27° Average: 20° Min: 13° Mar Max: 28° Average: 21° Min: 14° Apr Max: 28° Average: 22° Min: 15° May Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 15° Jun Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 14° Jul Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 13° Aug Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 13° Sep Max: 23° Average: 17° Min: 13° Oct Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 13° Nov Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 12° Dec Max: 25° Average: 17° Min: 11°
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Average
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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. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 18°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.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm 500mm 550mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 2mm Feb Precipitation: 8mm Mar Precipitation: 13mm Apr Precipitation: 33mm May Precipitation: 135mm Jun Precipitation: 263mm Jul Precipitation: 487mm Aug Precipitation: 525mm Sep Precipitation: 371mm Oct Precipitation: 68mm Nov Precipitation: 18mm Dec Precipitation: 5mm
Precipitation

Gonder is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1926mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 161mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 525mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 2mm. That's 523mm 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: 13km/h Feb Wind Speed: 13km/h Mar Wind Speed: 13km/h Apr Wind Speed: 14km/h May Wind Speed: 12km/h Jun Wind Speed: 13km/h Jul Wind Speed: 12km/h Aug Wind Speed: 10km/h Sep Wind Speed: 10km/h Oct Wind Speed: 10km/h Nov Wind Speed: 10km/h Dec Wind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed

Gonder is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/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 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

90 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Gonder, which began on March 20, 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 January near 11°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 90 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 14 to 28°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 180mm for the season, averaging 60mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 13 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1275mm across the season with a monthly average of 425mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 12 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 457mm across the season with a monthly average of 152mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 11 to 27°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 15mm 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.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 18°
Feb 20°
Mar 21°
Apr 22°
May 20°
Jun 18°
Jul 17°
Aug 17°
Sep 17°
Oct 18°
Nov 18°
Dec 17°

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 21mm 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
11 °C
25 °C
13 km/h
2 mm
0 cm
Feb
13 °C
27 °C
13 km/h
8 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
14 °C
28 °C
13 km/h
13 mm
0 cm
Apr
15 °C
28 °C
14 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
May
15 °C
26 °C
12 km/h
135 mm
0 cm
Jun
14 °C
24 °C
13 km/h
263 mm
0 cm
Jul
13 °C
21 °C
12 km/h
487 mm
0 cm
Aug
13 °C
21 °C
10 km/h
525 mm
0 cm
Sep
13 °C
23 °C
10 km/h
371 mm
0 cm
Oct
13 °C
24 °C
10 km/h
68 mm
0 cm
Nov
12 °C
24 °C
10 km/h
18 mm
0 cm
Dec
11 °C
25 °C
11 km/h
5 mm
0 cm
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