Climate Insights for Finote Selam

, Amhara Region, Ethiopia

Hottest
March
29°C peak
Coldest
December
11°C low
Wettest
July
417mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Finote Selam is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 1868mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 417mm of rainfall. Finote Selam 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 December, January, November, when temperatures can drop to 11°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 27° Average: 19° Min: 12° Feb Max: 28° Average: 21° Min: 14° Mar Max: 29° Average: 22° Min: 15° Apr Max: 29° Average: 22° Min: 16° May Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 15° Jun Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 14° Jul Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 13° Aug Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 13° Sep Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 13° Oct Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 12° Nov Max: 25° Average: 18° Min: 12° Dec Max: 26° Average: 18° Min: 11°
Max
Average
Min

Finote Selam sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 11°C to 29°C. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 18°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 1mm Feb Precipitation: 15mm Mar Precipitation: 16mm Apr Precipitation: 44mm May Precipitation: 194mm Jun Precipitation: 335mm Jul Precipitation: 417mm Aug Precipitation: 406mm Sep Precipitation: 305mm Oct Precipitation: 108mm Nov Precipitation: 23mm Dec Precipitation: 6mm
Precipitation

Finote Selam is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1868mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 156mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 417mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 1mm. That's 416mm 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: 1km/h Mar Wind Speed: 1km/h Apr Wind Speed: 1km/h May Wind Speed: 1km/h Jun Wind Speed: 1km/h Jul Wind Speed: 1km/h Aug Wind Speed: 1km/h Sep Wind Speed: 1km/h Oct Wind Speed: 1km/h Nov Wind Speed: 1km/h Dec Wind Speed: 1km/h
Wind Speed

Finote Selam is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 1km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, 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.

Seasons

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

3 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Finote Selam, which began on March 20, 2026. Finote Selam 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 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near 11°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 3 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 15 to 29°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 254mm for the season, averaging 85mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 13 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1158mm across the season with a monthly average of 386mm. 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 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 435mm across the season with a monthly average of 145mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 11 to 28°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 22mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 19°
Feb 21°
Mar 22°
Apr 22°
May 20°
Jun 18°
Jul 17°
Aug 17°
Sep 17°
Oct 18°
Nov 18°
Dec 18°

The best time to visit Finote Selam is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 17mm per month. 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 Finote Selam 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
12 °C
27 °C
2 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Feb
14 °C
28 °C
1 km/h
15 mm
0 cm
Mar
15 °C
29 °C
1 km/h
16 mm
0 cm
Apr
16 °C
29 °C
1 km/h
44 mm
0 cm
May
15 °C
26 °C
1 km/h
194 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
14 °C
23 °C
1 km/h
335 mm
0 cm
Jul
13 °C
21 °C
1 km/h
417 mm
0 cm
Aug
13 °C
21 °C
1 km/h
406 mm
0 cm
Sep
13 °C
22 °C
1 km/h
305 mm
0 cm
Oct
12 °C
24 °C
1 km/h
108 mm
0 cm
Nov
12 °C
25 °C
1 km/h
23 mm
0 cm
Dec
11 °C
26 °C
1 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
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