Climate Insights for Hawassa

The climate in Hawassa is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 1,194 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 216 mm of rainfall. Hawassa sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Hawassa is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 65°F and approximately 47 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 8.5 in of rainfall. Hawassa sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Hawassa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 11°C to 27°C. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. December 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.Hawassa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 51°F to 81°F. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 81°F and the mean temperature sits around 69°F. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 51°F and an average of 64°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Hawassa is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,194 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 99 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 216 mm of rainfall. September and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 5 mm. That's 211 mm less than October, 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.Hawassa is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 47 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.9 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 8.5 in of rainfall. September and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0.2 in. That's 8.3 in less than October, 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.

Hawassa 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 July, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 4km/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.Hawassa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 4mph, 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 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

The best time to visit Hawassa is during January, February, March, June, July, August, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 53 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 Hawassa is during January, February, March, June, July, August, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.1 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 Hawassa 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 Hawassa 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.