Climate Insights for Mot’a

, Amhara Region, Ethiopia

Hottest
March
29°C peak
Coldest
November
12°C low
Wettest
July
348mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Mot’a is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 1161mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 348mm of rainfall. Mot’a 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 November, December, January, when temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 26° Average: 19° Min: 12° Feb Max: 28° Average: 21° Min: 14° Mar Max: 29° Average: 22° Min: 15° Apr Max: 29° Average: 23° Min: 16° May Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 16° Jun Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 14° Jul Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 14° Aug Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 14° Sep Max: 23° Average: 17° Min: 13° Oct Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 13° Nov Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 12° Dec Max: 26° Average: 19° Min: 12°
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Average
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Mot’a sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 12°C to 29°C. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. November is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 19°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 1mm Feb Precipitation: 8mm Mar Precipitation: 6mm Apr Precipitation: 28mm May Precipitation: 79mm Jun Precipitation: 159mm Jul Precipitation: 348mm Aug Precipitation: 326mm Sep Precipitation: 157mm Oct Precipitation: 31mm Nov Precipitation: 13mm Dec Precipitation: 5mm
Precipitation

Mot’a is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1161mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 97mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 348mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 1mm. That's 347mm less than July, 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 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 11km/h Feb Wind Speed: 10km/h Mar Wind Speed: 11km/h Apr Wind Speed: 12km/h May Wind Speed: 11km/h Jun Wind Speed: 11km/h Jul Wind Speed: 10km/h Aug Wind Speed: 9km/h Sep Wind Speed: 8km/h Oct Wind Speed: 9km/h Nov Wind Speed: 9km/h Dec Wind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed

Mot’a is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 8km/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.

Seasons

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

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Mot’a, which began on March 20, 2026. Mot’a 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 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in November near 12°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 15 to 29°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 113mm over the season and a monthly average of 38mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 14 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 833mm across the season with a monthly average of 278mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 12 to 25°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 201mm for the season, averaging 67mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 12 to 28°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 14mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 19°
Feb 21°
Mar 22°
Apr 23°
May 21°
Jun 19°
Jul 17°
Aug 17°
Sep 17°
Oct 19°
Nov 19°
Dec 19°

The best time to visit Mot’a is during January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 21mm 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 Mot’a 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
12 °C
26 °C
11 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Feb
14 °C
28 °C
10 km/h
8 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
15 °C
29 °C
11 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
Apr
16 °C
29 °C
12 km/h
28 mm
0 cm
May
16 °C
27 °C
11 km/h
79 mm
0 cm
Jun
14 °C
24 °C
11 km/h
159 mm
0 cm
Jul
14 °C
22 °C
10 km/h
348 mm
0 cm
Aug
14 °C
21 °C
9 km/h
326 mm
0 cm
Sep
13 °C
23 °C
8 km/h
157 mm
0 cm
Oct
13 °C
24 °C
9 km/h
31 mm
0 cm
Nov
12 °C
25 °C
9 km/h
13 mm
0 cm
Dec
12 °C
26 °C
10 km/h
5 mm
0 cm
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