Climate Insights for Nefas Mewch’a

, Amhara Region, Ethiopia

Hottest
April
25°C peak
Coldest
January
11°C low
Wettest
August
469mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Nefas Mewch’a is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 1776mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 469mm of rainfall. Nefas Mewch’a is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, May. The coldest months are January, December, 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: 23° Average: 17° Min: 11° Feb Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 12° Mar Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 13° Apr Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 14° May Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 14° Jun Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 13° Jul Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 12° Aug Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 12° Sep Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 12° Oct Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 13° Nov Max: 23° Average: 17° Min: 12° Dec Max: 23° Average: 17° Min: 11°
Max
Average
Min

Nefas Mewch’a sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 11°C to 25°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 19°C. January 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.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm 500mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 28mm Feb Precipitation: 64mm Mar Precipitation: 83mm Apr Precipitation: 140mm May Precipitation: 140mm Jun Precipitation: 125mm Jul Precipitation: 424mm Aug Precipitation: 469mm Sep Precipitation: 222mm Oct Precipitation: 34mm Nov Precipitation: 24mm Dec Precipitation: 22mm
Precipitation

Nefas Mewch’a is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1776mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 148mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 469mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 22mm. That's 448mm 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: 8km/h May Wind Speed: 9km/h Jun Wind Speed: 10km/h Jul Wind Speed: 7km/h Aug Wind Speed: 7km/h Sep Wind Speed: 8km/h Oct Wind Speed: 8km/h Nov Wind Speed: 8km/h Dec Wind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed

Nefas Mewch’a 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 June, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 7km/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

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Nefas Mewch’a, which began on March 20, 2026. Nefas Mewch’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 April at around 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 11°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 13 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 364mm across the season with a monthly average of 121mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 12 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1019mm across the season with a monthly average of 340mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 12 to 23°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 280mm for the season, averaging 93mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 11 to 24°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 113mm over the season and a monthly average of 38mm. 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 17°
Feb 18°
Mar 19°
Apr 19°
May 19°
Jun 18°
Jul 16°
Aug 16°
Sep 16°
Oct 18°
Nov 17°
Dec 17°

The best time to visit Nefas Mewch’a is during January, February, March, 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 43mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 25°C. 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 Nefas Mewch’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
11 °C
23 °C
7 km/h
28 mm
0 cm
Feb
12 °C
24 °C
7 km/h
64 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
13 °C
25 °C
8 km/h
83 mm
0 cm
Apr
14 °C
25 °C
8 km/h
140 mm
0 cm
May
14 °C
25 °C
9 km/h
140 mm
0 cm
Jun
13 °C
24 °C
10 km/h
125 mm
0 cm
Jul
12 °C
21 °C
7 km/h
424 mm
0 cm
Aug
12 °C
21 °C
7 km/h
469 mm
0 cm
Sep
12 °C
21 °C
8 km/h
222 mm
0 cm
Oct
13 °C
23 °C
8 km/h
34 mm
0 cm
Nov
12 °C
23 °C
8 km/h
24 mm
0 cm
Dec
11 °C
23 °C
7 km/h
22 mm
0 cm
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