Climate Insights for Shambu

, Oromiya Region, Ethiopia

Hottest
March
28°C peak
Coldest
November
14°C low
Wettest
September
933mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Shambu is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 3906mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 933mm of rainfall. Shambu 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: 26° Average: 20° Min: 15° Feb Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 16° Mar Max: 28° Average: 22° Min: 17° Apr Max: 28° Average: 22° Min: 17° May Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 16° Jun Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 15° Jul Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 14° Aug Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 14° Sep Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 14° Oct Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 14° Nov Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 14° Dec Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 14°
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Shambu sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 14°C to 28°C. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. November is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 19°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°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 400mm 450mm 500mm 550mm 600mm 650mm 700mm 750mm 800mm 850mm 900mm 950mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 9mm Feb Precipitation: 37mm Mar Precipitation: 69mm Apr Precipitation: 140mm May Precipitation: 415mm Jun Precipitation: 632mm Jul Precipitation: 579mm Aug Precipitation: 579mm Sep Precipitation: 933mm Oct Precipitation: 379mm Nov Precipitation: 113mm Dec Precipitation: 22mm
Precipitation

Shambu is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3906mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 325mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 933mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 9mm. That's 924mm 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: 7km/h Mar Wind Speed: 8km/h Apr Wind Speed: 8km/h May Wind Speed: 7km/h Jun Wind Speed: 6km/h Jul Wind Speed: 6km/h Aug Wind Speed: 6km/h Sep Wind Speed: 6km/h Oct Wind Speed: 6km/h Nov Wind Speed: 6km/h Dec Wind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed

Shambu 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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, 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 2km/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 Shambu, which began on March 20, 2026. Shambu 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 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in November near 14°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 16 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 624mm across the season with a monthly average of 208mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 14 to 22°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1790mm across the season with a monthly average of 597mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 14 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1425mm across the season with a monthly average of 475mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 14 to 27°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 67mm over the season and a monthly average of 22mm. 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 20°
Feb 21°
Mar 22°
Apr 22°
May 20°
Jun 18°
Jul 17°
Aug 17°
Sep 18°
Oct 19°
Nov 19°
Dec 20°

The best time to visit Shambu is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 34mm per month. By contrast, November can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 14°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 Shambu 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
26 °C
7 km/h
9 mm
0 cm
Feb
16 °C
27 °C
7 km/h
37 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
17 °C
28 °C
8 km/h
69 mm
0 cm
Apr
17 °C
28 °C
8 km/h
140 mm
0 cm
May
16 °C
25 °C
7 km/h
415 mm
0 cm
Jun
15 °C
22 °C
6 km/h
632 mm
0 cm
Jul
14 °C
21 °C
6 km/h
579 mm
0 cm
Aug
14 °C
21 °C
6 km/h
579 mm
0 cm
Sep
14 °C
22 °C
6 km/h
933 mm
0 cm
Oct
14 °C
24 °C
6 km/h
379 mm
0 cm
Nov
14 °C
25 °C
6 km/h
113 mm
0 cm
Dec
14 °C
26 °C
6 km/h
22 mm
0 cm
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