Climate Insights for Mek'elē
Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia
Climate Overview
The climate in Mek'elē is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 942 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 308 mm of rainfall. Mek'elē is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, June, April. The coldest months are December, January, November, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.The climate in Mek'elē is temperate. The average annual temperature is 64°F and approximately 37.1 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 12.1 in of rainfall. Mek'elē is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, June, April. The coldest months are December, January, November, when temperatures can drop to 49°F.
Temperature
Mek'elē sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 10°C to 27°C. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 15°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 3°C shift in average temperatures.Mek'elē sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 49°F to 80°F. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 80°F and the mean temperature sits around 69°F. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 49°F and an average of 60°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 21°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between June and July, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Mek'elē is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 942 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 78 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 308 mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 8 mm. That's 300 mm 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.Mek'elē is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 37.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.1 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 12.1 in of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0.3 in. That's 11.8 in 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
Mek'elē is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 9km/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 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Mek'elē is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, 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.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Mek'elē 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 40 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 Mek'elē 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 64°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.6 in 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 Mek'elē 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 Mek'elē 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.