Climate Insights for Shire Inda Selassie Airport

, Tigray Region, Ethiopia

Hottest
April
33°C peak
Coldest
January
14°C low
Wettest
August
329mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Shire Inda Selassie Airport is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 964mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 329mm of rainfall. Shire Inda Selassie Airport 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, February, when temperatures can drop to 14°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 29° Average: 21° Min: 14° Feb Max: 30° Average: 23° Min: 16° Mar Max: 32° Average: 25° Min: 18° Apr Max: 33° Average: 26° Min: 19° May Max: 31° Average: 25° Min: 19° Jun Max: 29° Average: 23° Min: 18° Jul Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 16° Aug Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 16° Sep Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 16° Oct Max: 28° Average: 22° Min: 16° Nov Max: 28° Average: 22° Min: 16° Dec Max: 28° Average: 21° Min: 14°
Max
Average
Min

Shire Inda Selassie Airport sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 14°C to 33°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 21°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 3°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: 3mm Mar Precipitation: 4mm Apr Precipitation: 12mm May Precipitation: 86mm Jun Precipitation: 85mm Jul Precipitation: 262mm Aug Precipitation: 329mm Sep Precipitation: 139mm Oct Precipitation: 26mm Nov Precipitation: 12mm Dec Precipitation: 4mm
Precipitation

Shire Inda Selassie Airport is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 964mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 80mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 329mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 1mm. That's 327mm 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 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 15km/h Feb Wind Speed: 16km/h Mar Wind Speed: 18km/h Apr Wind Speed: 17km/h May Wind Speed: 14km/h Jun Wind Speed: 14km/h Jul Wind Speed: 14km/h Aug Wind Speed: 12km/h Sep Wind Speed: 11km/h Oct Wind Speed: 12km/h Nov Wind Speed: 14km/h Dec Wind Speed: 15km/h
Wind Speed

Shire Inda Selassie Airport is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 15km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Shire Inda Selassie Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Shire Inda Selassie Airport 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 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 14°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 18 to 33°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 102mm over the season and a monthly average of 34mm. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 16 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 676mm across the season with a monthly average of 225mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 16 to 28°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 177mm for the season, averaging 59mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 14 to 30°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 9mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 15km/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 23°
Mar 25°
Apr 26°
May 25°
Jun 23°
Jul 20°
Aug 19°
Sep 20°
Oct 22°
Nov 22°
Dec 21°

The best time to visit Shire Inda Selassie Airport is during January, February, March, May, June, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 28mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 33°C. 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 Shire Inda Selassie Airport 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
14 °C
29 °C
15 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Feb
16 °C
30 °C
16 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
18 °C
32 °C
18 km/h
4 mm
0 cm
Apr
19 °C
33 °C
17 km/h
12 mm
0 cm
May
19 °C
31 °C
14 km/h
86 mm
0 cm
Jun
18 °C
29 °C
14 km/h
85 mm
0 cm
Jul
16 °C
25 °C
14 km/h
262 mm
0 cm
Aug
16 °C
24 °C
12 km/h
329 mm
0 cm
Sep
16 °C
26 °C
11 km/h
139 mm
0 cm
Oct
16 °C
28 °C
12 km/h
26 mm
0 cm
Nov
16 °C
28 °C
14 km/h
12 mm
0 cm
Dec
14 °C
28 °C
15 km/h
4 mm
0 cm
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