Climate Insights for Sek’ot’a

, Amhara Region, Ethiopia

Hottest
May
25°C peak
Coldest
December
9°C low
Wettest
August
389mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Sek’ot’a is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 1129mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 389mm of rainfall. Sek’ot’a is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, June. The coldest months are December, January, November, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 22° Average: 15° Min: 9° Feb Max: 23° Average: 16° Min: 11° Mar Max: 24° Average: 17° Min: 12° Apr Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 13° May Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 13° Jun Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 13° Jul Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 12° Aug Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 12° Sep Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 11° Oct Max: 22° Average: 16° Min: 11° Nov Max: 22° Average: 16° Min: 10° Dec Max: 22° Average: 15° Min: 9°
Max
Average
Min

Sek’ot’a sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 9°C to 25°C. May is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 25°C with a mean of 19°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°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 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 12mm Feb Precipitation: 24mm Mar Precipitation: 40mm Apr Precipitation: 70mm May Precipitation: 64mm Jun Precipitation: 95mm Jul Precipitation: 314mm Aug Precipitation: 389mm Sep Precipitation: 103mm Oct Precipitation: 6mm Nov Precipitation: 8mm Dec Precipitation: 5mm
Precipitation

Sek’ot’a is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1129mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 94mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 389mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 5mm. That's 383mm 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 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 11km/h Feb Wind Speed: 12km/h Mar Wind Speed: 13km/h Apr Wind Speed: 13km/h May Wind Speed: 14km/h Jun Wind Speed: 12km/h Jul Wind Speed: 9km/h Aug Wind Speed: 9km/h Sep Wind Speed: 11km/h Oct Wind Speed: 15km/h Nov Wind Speed: 14km/h Dec Wind Speed: 12km/h
Wind Speed

Sek’ot’a is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/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 Sek’ot’a, which began on March 20, 2026. Sek’ot’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 May at around 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near 9°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 12 to 25°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 173mm for the season, averaging 58mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 12 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 798mm across the season with a monthly average of 266mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 10 to 22°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 117mm over the season and a monthly average of 39mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 9 to 23°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 41mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 15°
Feb 16°
Mar 17°
Apr 18°
May 19°
Jun 18°
Jul 16°
Aug 16°
Sep 17°
Oct 16°
Nov 16°
Dec 15°

The best time to visit Sek’ot’a is during January, February, March, April, May, June, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 40mm per month. By contrast, December can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 9°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 Sek’ot’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
9 °C
22 °C
11 km/h
12 mm
0 cm
Feb
11 °C
23 °C
12 km/h
24 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
12 °C
24 °C
13 km/h
40 mm
0 cm
Apr
13 °C
24 °C
13 km/h
70 mm
0 cm
May
13 °C
25 °C
14 km/h
64 mm
0 cm
Jun
13 °C
24 °C
12 km/h
95 mm
0 cm
Jul
12 °C
21 °C
9 km/h
314 mm
0 cm
Aug
12 °C
21 °C
9 km/h
389 mm
0 cm
Sep
11 °C
22 °C
11 km/h
103 mm
0 cm
Oct
11 °C
22 °C
15 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
Nov
10 °C
22 °C
14 km/h
8 mm
0 cm
Dec
9 °C
22 °C
12 km/h
5 mm
0 cm
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