Climate Insights for Maksenyit

Amhara Region, Ethiopia

Hottest
March
28°C peak
Coldest
December
11°C low
Wettest
August
530mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Maksenyit 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. Maksenyit 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.

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: 21° Min: 15° May Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 15° Jun Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 14° Jul Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 13° Aug Max: 21° Average: 16° 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°
Max
Average
Min

Maksenyit 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.

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: 9mm Mar Precipitation: 12mm Apr Precipitation: 37mm May Precipitation: 123mm Jun Precipitation: 255mm Jul Precipitation: 500mm Aug Precipitation: 530mm Sep Precipitation: 393mm Oct Precipitation: 79mm Nov Precipitation: 15mm Dec Precipitation: 3mm
Precipitation

Maksenyit 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.

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: 8km/h Apr Wind Speed: 7km/h May Wind Speed: 6km/h Jun Wind Speed: 6km/h Jul Wind Speed: 6km/h Aug Wind Speed: 5km/h Sep Wind Speed: 5km/h Oct Wind Speed: 5km/h Nov Wind Speed: 6km/h Dec Wind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed

Maksenyit 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.

Seasons

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

10 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Maksenyit, which began on June 21, 2026. Maksenyit 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).

Spring

Temperatures range from 14 to 28°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 173mm for the season, averaging 58mm 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 13 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1285mm across the season with a monthly average of 428mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/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 487mm across the season with a monthly average of 162mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/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 7km/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 21°
May 21°
Jun 18°
Jul 17°
Aug 16°
Sep 17°
Oct 18°
Nov 18°
Dec 17°

The best time to visit Maksenyit 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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Maksenyit 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
7 km/h
2 mm
0 cm
Feb
13 °C
27 °C
7 km/h
9 mm
0 cm
Mar
14 °C
28 °C
8 km/h
12 mm
0 cm
Apr
15 °C
28 °C
7 km/h
37 mm
0 cm
May
15 °C
26 °C
6 km/h
123 mm
0 cm
Jun
14 °C
24 °C
6 km/h
255 mm
0 cm
Jul
13 °C
21 °C
6 km/h
500 mm
0 cm
Aug
13 °C
21 °C
5 km/h
530 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
13 °C
23 °C
5 km/h
393 mm
0 cm
Oct
13 °C
24 °C
5 km/h
79 mm
0 cm
Nov
12 °C
24 °C
6 km/h
15 mm
0 cm
Dec
11 °C
25 °C
7 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
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