Climate Insights for Goba

, Oromiya Region, Ethiopia

Hottest
March
23°C peak
Coldest
December
9°C low
Wettest
April
228mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Goba is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 1377mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 228mm of rainfall. Goba sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 22° Average: 16° Min: 10° Feb Max: 23° Average: 17° Min: 11° Mar Max: 23° Average: 17° Min: 12° Apr Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 12° May Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 12° Jun Max: 22° Average: 16° Min: 12° Jul Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 12° Aug Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 12° Sep Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 12° Oct Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 11° Nov Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 10° Dec Max: 21° Average: 15° Min: 9°
Max
Average
Min

Goba sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 9°C to 23°C. March is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 17°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 15°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 29mm Feb Precipitation: 42mm Mar Precipitation: 90mm Apr Precipitation: 228mm May Precipitation: 141mm Jun Precipitation: 80mm Jul Precipitation: 154mm Aug Precipitation: 180mm Sep Precipitation: 160mm Oct Precipitation: 154mm Nov Precipitation: 91mm Dec Precipitation: 27mm
Precipitation

Goba is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1377mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 115mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 228mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 27mm. That's 202mm 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.

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: 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: 2km/h
Wind Speed

Goba 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 March, 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 Goba, which began on March 20, 2026. Goba 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 23°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near 9°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 3 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 12 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 460mm across the season with a monthly average of 153mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 12 to 22°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 414mm across the season with a monthly average of 138mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 10 to 20°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 405mm across the season with a monthly average of 135mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 9 to 23°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 98mm over the season and a monthly average of 33mm. 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 16°
Feb 17°
Mar 17°
Apr 16°
May 16°
Jun 16°
Jul 16°
Aug 15°
Sep 16°
Oct 15°
Nov 15°
Dec 15°

The best time to visit Goba is during January, February, March and June, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 60mm per month. By contrast, December can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 9°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Goba 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
10 °C
22 °C
2 km/h
29 mm
0 cm
Feb
11 °C
23 °C
2 km/h
42 mm
0 cm
Mar
12 °C
23 °C
2 km/h
90 mm
0 cm
Apr
12 °C
21 °C
2 km/h
228 mm
0 cm
May
12 °C
21 °C
1 km/h
141 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
12 °C
22 °C
1 km/h
80 mm
0 cm
Jul
12 °C
20 °C
1 km/h
154 mm
0 cm
Aug
12 °C
20 °C
1 km/h
180 mm
0 cm
Sep
12 °C
20 °C
1 km/h
160 mm
0 cm
Oct
11 °C
20 °C
1 km/h
154 mm
0 cm
Nov
10 °C
20 °C
1 km/h
91 mm
0 cm
Dec
9 °C
21 °C
2 km/h
27 mm
0 cm
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