Climate Insights for ‘Alemaya

The climate in ‘Alemaya is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 875mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 148mm of rainfall. ‘Alemaya sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

‘Alemaya sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 11°C to 27°C. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 17°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between January and February, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

‘Alemaya is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 875mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 73mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 148mm of rainfall. May and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 13mm. That's 135mm less than April, 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.

‘Alemaya 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 July, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 2km/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 ‘Alemaya, which began on March 20, 2026. ‘Alemaya 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 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near 11°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 3 days from now.

The best time to visit ‘Alemaya is during January, February, March, June, July, 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 45mm per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for ‘Alemaya 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.