Climate Insights for Mek'elē

Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia

Hottest
May
27°C peak80°F peak
Coldest
December
10°C low49°F low
Wettest
August
308 mm rain12.1 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

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

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 10°FebMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 11°MarMax: 25°Average: 18°Min: 12°AprMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 14°MayMax: 27°Average: 20°Min: 14°JunMax: 27°Average: 20°Min: 15°JulMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 14°AugMax: 22°Average: 17°Min: 14°SepMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 13°OctMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 12°NovMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 11°DecMax: 23°Average: 15°Min: 10°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 73°FAverage: 60°FMin: 49°FFebMax: 75°FAverage: 62°FMin: 52°FMarMax: 78°FAverage: 65°FMin: 54°FAprMax: 78°FAverage: 67°FMin: 57°FMayMax: 80°FAverage: 69°FMin: 58°FJunMax: 80°FAverage: 68°FMin: 59°FJulMax: 73°FAverage: 64°FMin: 58°FAugMax: 72°FAverage: 63°FMin: 57°FSepMax: 75°FAverage: 65°FMin: 55°FOctMax: 75°FAverage: 64°FMin: 54°FNovMax: 74°FAverage: 62°FMin: 52°FDecMax: 73°FAverage: 60°FMin: 49°F
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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

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 14mmFebPrecipitation: 21mmMarPrecipitation: 46mmAprPrecipitation: 89mmMayPrecipitation: 35mmJunPrecipitation: 72mmJulPrecipitation: 237mmAugPrecipitation: 308mmSepPrecipitation: 93mmOctPrecipitation: 11mmNovPrecipitation: 8mmDecPrecipitation: 8mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.6inFebPrecipitation: 0.8inMarPrecipitation: 1.8inAprPrecipitation: 3.5inMayPrecipitation: 1.4inJunPrecipitation: 2.8inJulPrecipitation: 9.3inAugPrecipitation: 12.1inSepPrecipitation: 3.6inOctPrecipitation: 0.4inNovPrecipitation: 0.3inDecPrecipitation: 0.3in
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

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 8km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 7km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 8km/hNovWind Speed: 9km/hDecWind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

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

Jan16°60°F
Feb17°62°F
Mar18°65°F
Apr19°67°F
May20°69°F
Jun20°68°F
Jul18°64°F
Aug17°63°F
Sep18°65°F
Oct18°64°F
Nov17°62°F
Dec15°60°F

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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
10 °C49 °F
23 °C73 °F
7 km/h5 mph
14 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
11 °C52 °F
24 °C75 °F
8 km/h5 mph
21 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
12 °C54 °F
25 °C78 °F
8 km/h5 mph
46 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
14 °C57 °F
26 °C78 °F
8 km/h5 mph
89 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
May
14 °C58 °F
27 °C80 °F
7 km/h4 mph
35 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
15 °C59 °F
27 °C80 °F
7 km/h5 mph
72 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
14 °C58 °F
23 °C73 °F
9 km/h5 mph
237 mm9.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
14 °C57 °F
22 °C72 °F
7 km/h4 mph
308 mm12.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
13 °C55 °F
24 °C75 °F
5 km/h3 mph
93 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
12 °C54 °F
24 °C75 °F
8 km/h5 mph
11 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
11 °C52 °F
23 °C74 °F
9 km/h6 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
10 °C49 °F
23 °C73 °F
8 km/h5 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in