Climate Insights for Aksum

The climate in Aksum is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 836mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 290mm of rainfall. Aksum 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 December, January, November, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.

Temperatures in Aksum vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 18°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between June and July, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Aksum is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 836mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 70mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 290mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 1mm. That's 289mm 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.

Aksum is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/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 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Aksum, which began on March 20, 2026. Aksum 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 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near 10°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 3 days from now.

The best time to visit Aksum is during January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 29mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Aksum 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.