Climate Insights for Āykel

, Amhara Region, Ethiopia

Hottest
March
33°C peak
Coldest
November
12°C low
Wettest
July
589mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Āykel is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 1939mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 589mm of rainfall. Āykel is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: March, April, February. The coldest months are November, December, January, when temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 28° Average: 21° Min: 13° Feb Max: 31° Average: 23° Min: 15° Mar Max: 33° Average: 26° Min: 18° Apr Max: 32° Average: 26° Min: 19° May Max: 27° Average: 22° Min: 17° Jun Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 16° Jul Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 15° Aug Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 15° Sep Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 15° Oct Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 14° Nov Max: 28° Average: 20° Min: 12° Dec Max: 29° Average: 21° Min: 13°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Āykel vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. November is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 20°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm 500mm 550mm 600mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 1mm Feb Precipitation: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 7mm Apr Precipitation: 22mm May Precipitation: 213mm Jun Precipitation: 270mm Jul Precipitation: 589mm Aug Precipitation: 442mm Sep Precipitation: 331mm Oct Precipitation: 59mm Nov Precipitation: 5mm Dec Precipitation: 0mm
Precipitation

Āykel is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1939mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 162mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 589mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0mm. That's 589mm less than July, 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 2km/h Feb Wind Speed: 2km/h Mar Wind Speed: 2km/h Apr Wind Speed: 2km/h May Wind Speed: 2km/h Jun Wind Speed: 2km/h Jul Wind Speed: 1km/h Aug Wind Speed: 1km/h Sep Wind Speed: 1km/h Oct Wind Speed: 1km/h Nov Wind Speed: 2km/h Dec Wind Speed: 2km/h
Wind Speed

Āykel 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 July, 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.

Seasons

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

52 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Āykel, which began on June 21, 2026. Āykel 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 March at around 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in November near 12°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 52 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 17 to 33°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 243mm for the season, averaging 81mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 15 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1301mm across the season with a monthly average of 434mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 12 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 395mm across the season with a monthly average of 132mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 13 to 31°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 1mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/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 26°
Apr 26°
May 22°
Jun 21°
Jul 18°
Aug 19°
Sep 19°
Oct 20°
Nov 20°
Dec 21°

The best time to visit Āykel is during January, February, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 13mm per month. By contrast, March 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 Āykel 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
13 °C
28 °C
2 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Feb
15 °C
31 °C
2 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Mar
18 °C
33 °C
2 km/h
7 mm
0 cm
Apr
19 °C
32 °C
2 km/h
22 mm
0 cm
May
17 °C
27 °C
2 km/h
213 mm
0 cm
Jun
16 °C
26 °C
2 km/h
270 mm
0 cm
Jul
15 °C
22 °C
1 km/h
589 mm
0 cm
Aug Current
15 °C
23 °C
1 km/h
442 mm
0 cm
Sep
15 °C
25 °C
1 km/h
331 mm
0 cm
Oct
14 °C
26 °C
1 km/h
59 mm
0 cm
Nov
12 °C
28 °C
2 km/h
5 mm
0 cm
Dec
13 °C
29 °C
2 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
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