Climate Insights for Korem

Tigray Region, Ethiopia

Hottest
June
28°C peak
Coldest
December
10°C low
Wettest
August
250mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Korem is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 836mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 250mm of rainfall. Korem is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, May, April. The coldest months are December, January, November, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 23° Average: 16° Min: 11° Feb Max: 24° Average: 17° Min: 12° Mar Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 13° Apr Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 15° May Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 15° Jun Max: 28° Average: 21° Min: 15° Jul Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 14° Aug Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 14° Sep Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 13° Oct Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 13° Nov Max: 23° Average: 17° Min: 12° Dec Max: 23° Average: 16° Min: 10°
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Average
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Korem sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 10°C to 28°C. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 16°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between June and July, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 20mm Feb Precipitation: 35mm Mar Precipitation: 51mm Apr Precipitation: 75mm May Precipitation: 42mm Jun Precipitation: 55mm Jul Precipitation: 234mm Aug Precipitation: 250mm Sep Precipitation: 49mm Oct Precipitation: 9mm Nov Precipitation: 8mm Dec Precipitation: 10mm
Precipitation

Korem is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 836mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 70mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 250mm of rainfall. July and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 8mm. That's 241mm 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 7km/h Feb Wind Speed: 7km/h Mar Wind Speed: 7km/h Apr Wind Speed: 7km/h May Wind Speed: 7km/h Jun Wind Speed: 8km/h Jul Wind Speed: 7km/h Aug Wind Speed: 6km/h Sep Wind Speed: 7km/h Oct Wind Speed: 8km/h Nov Wind Speed: 8km/h Dec Wind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed

Korem 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 October, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

10 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Korem, which began on June 21, 2026. Korem 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 June at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near 10°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (10 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 13 to 27°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 167mm for the season, averaging 56mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season. It is a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 14 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 538mm across the season with a monthly average of 179mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 12 to 25°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 66mm over the season and a monthly average of 22mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool. Enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 10 to 24°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 65mm over the season and a monthly average of 22mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 16°
Feb 17°
Mar 19°
Apr 20°
May 21°
Jun 21°
Jul 19°
Aug 18°
Sep 19°
Oct 18°
Nov 17°
Dec 16°

The best time to visit Korem is during January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 35mm per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Korem 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
23 °C
7 km/h
20 mm
0 cm
Feb
12 °C
24 °C
7 km/h
35 mm
0 cm
Mar
13 °C
25 °C
7 km/h
51 mm
0 cm
Apr
15 °C
26 °C
7 km/h
75 mm
0 cm
May
15 °C
27 °C
7 km/h
42 mm
0 cm
Jun
15 °C
28 °C
8 km/h
55 mm
0 cm
Jul
14 °C
25 °C
7 km/h
234 mm
0 cm
Aug
14 °C
24 °C
6 km/h
250 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
13 °C
25 °C
7 km/h
49 mm
0 cm
Oct
13 °C
24 °C
8 km/h
9 mm
0 cm
Nov
12 °C
23 °C
8 km/h
8 mm
0 cm
Dec
10 °C
23 °C
7 km/h
10 mm
0 cm
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