Climate Insights for Nek’emtē

, Oromiya Region, Ethiopia

Hottest
March
29°C peak
Coldest
November
15°C low
Wettest
September
989mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Nek’emtē is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 4308mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 989mm of rainfall. Nek’emtē sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 15° Feb Max: 29° Average: 22° Min: 17° Mar Max: 29° Average: 23° Min: 17° Apr Max: 28° Average: 22° Min: 17° May Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 16° Jun Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 15° Jul Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 15° Aug Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 15° Sep Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 15° Oct Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 15° Nov Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 15° Dec Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 15°
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Average
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Nek’emtē sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 15°C to 29°C. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. November is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 20°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm 500mm 550mm 600mm 650mm 700mm 750mm 800mm 850mm 900mm 950mm 1000mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 9mm Feb Precipitation: 51mm Mar Precipitation: 78mm Apr Precipitation: 210mm May Precipitation: 485mm Jun Precipitation: 562mm Jul Precipitation: 557mm Aug Precipitation: 656mm Sep Precipitation: 989mm Oct Precipitation: 527mm Nov Precipitation: 147mm Dec Precipitation: 38mm
Precipitation

Nek’emtē is a very wet location, receiving approximately 4308mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 359mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 989mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 9mm. That's 980mm less than September, 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: 8km/h Mar Wind Speed: 9km/h Apr Wind Speed: 9km/h May Wind Speed: 8km/h Jun Wind Speed: 7km/h Jul Wind Speed: 7km/h Aug Wind Speed: 7km/h Sep Wind Speed: 7km/h Oct Wind Speed: 6km/h Nov Wind Speed: 7km/h Dec Wind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed

Nek’emtē is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h 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 Nek’emtē, which began on March 20, 2026. Nek’emtē sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in March at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in November near 15°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 16 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 772mm across the season with a monthly average of 257mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 15 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1775mm across the season with a monthly average of 592mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 15 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1663mm across the season with a monthly average of 554mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 15 to 29°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 98mm over the season and a monthly average of 33mm. 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 21°
Feb 22°
Mar 23°
Apr 22°
May 20°
Jun 19°
Jul 18°
Aug 18°
Sep 18°
Oct 19°
Nov 20°
Dec 20°

The best time to visit Nek’emtē is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 44mm per month. By contrast, November can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 15°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 Nek’emtē 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
15 °C
27 °C
7 km/h
9 mm
0 cm
Feb
17 °C
29 °C
8 km/h
51 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
17 °C
29 °C
9 km/h
78 mm
0 cm
Apr
17 °C
28 °C
9 km/h
210 mm
0 cm
May
16 °C
25 °C
8 km/h
485 mm
0 cm
Jun
15 °C
23 °C
7 km/h
562 mm
0 cm
Jul
15 °C
22 °C
7 km/h
557 mm
0 cm
Aug
15 °C
22 °C
7 km/h
656 mm
0 cm
Sep
15 °C
23 °C
7 km/h
989 mm
0 cm
Oct
15 °C
25 °C
6 km/h
527 mm
0 cm
Nov
15 °C
25 °C
7 km/h
147 mm
0 cm
Dec
15 °C
26 °C
7 km/h
38 mm
0 cm
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