Climate Insights for Gonder

, Amhara Region, Ethiopia

Hottest
March
32°C peak
Coldest
November
11°C low
Wettest
July
707mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Gonder is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 2291mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 707mm of rainfall. Gonder 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 11°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 27° Average: 19° Min: 12° Feb Max: 29° Average: 22° Min: 14° Mar Max: 32° Average: 24° Min: 17° Apr Max: 30° Average: 24° Min: 17° May Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 16° Jun Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 15° Jul Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 14° Aug Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 14° Sep Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 13° Oct Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 13° Nov Max: 27° Average: 19° Min: 11° Dec Max: 27° Average: 19° Min: 11°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Gonder 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 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. November is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 19°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 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm 500mm 550mm 600mm 650mm 700mm 750mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 4mm Feb Precipitation: 3mm Mar Precipitation: 16mm Apr Precipitation: 26mm May Precipitation: 197mm Jun Precipitation: 348mm Jul Precipitation: 707mm Aug Precipitation: 665mm Sep Precipitation: 303mm Oct Precipitation: 18mm Nov Precipitation: 4mm Dec Precipitation: 0mm
Precipitation

Gonder is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2291mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 191mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 707mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0mm. That's 707mm 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: 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: 2km/h Dec Wind Speed: 2km/h
Wind Speed

Gonder 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. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 1km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.

Seasons

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

53 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Gonder, which began on June 21, 2026. Gonder 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 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in November near 11°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 53 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 16 to 32°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 239mm for the season, averaging 80mm 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 14 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1721mm across the season with a monthly average of 574mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 11 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 325mm across the season with a monthly average of 108mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 11 to 29°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 7mm 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 19°
Feb 22°
Mar 24°
Apr 24°
May 21°
Jun 20°
Jul 17°
Aug 17°
Sep 18°
Oct 19°
Nov 19°
Dec 19°

The best time to visit Gonder is during January, February, March, April, 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 10mm 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 Gonder 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
4 mm
0 cm
Feb
14 °C
29 °C
2 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Mar
17 °C
32 °C
2 km/h
16 mm
0 cm
Apr
17 °C
30 °C
2 km/h
26 mm
0 cm
May
16 °C
26 °C
2 km/h
197 mm
0 cm
Jun
15 °C
25 °C
1 km/h
348 mm
0 cm
Jul
14 °C
21 °C
1 km/h
707 mm
0 cm
Aug Current
14 °C
21 °C
1 km/h
665 mm
0 cm
Sep
13 °C
23 °C
1 km/h
303 mm
0 cm
Oct
13 °C
25 °C
1 km/h
18 mm
0 cm
Nov
11 °C
27 °C
2 km/h
4 mm
0 cm
Dec
11 °C
27 °C
2 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
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