Climate Insights for Dessie

The climate in Dessie is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 1186mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 307mm of rainfall. Dessie is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, March, May. The coldest months are December, November, October, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.

Dessie sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 6°C to 26°C. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 13°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Dessie is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1186mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 99mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 307mm of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 5mm. That's 302mm 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.

Dessie 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 June, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, 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 summer in Dessie, which began on June 21, 2026. Dessie 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 June at around 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near 6°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 53 days from now.

The best time to visit Dessie is during February, March, May, June, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 48mm per month. By contrast, December can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 6°C. 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 Dessie 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.