Climate Insights for Harar

The climate in Harar is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 609 mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 116 mm of rainfall. Harar sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Harar is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 68°F and approximately 24 in of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 4.6 in of rainfall. Harar sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Harar sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 13°C to 28°C. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 19°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Harar sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 56°F to 82°F. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 82°F and the mean temperature sits around 72°F. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 56°F and an average of 67°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Harar is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 609 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 51 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 116 mm of rainfall. April and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 3 mm. That's 113 mm less than May, 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.Harar is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 24 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 4.6 in of rainfall. April and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.1 in. That's 4.4 in less than May, 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.

Harar is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, 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 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Harar is mildly breezy, 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 July, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, 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 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

The best time to visit Harar is during January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 45 mm per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Harar is during January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.8 in per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Harar 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 Harar 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.