Climate Insights for Mota

, Amhara Region, Ethiopia

Hottest
April
27°C peak
Coldest
January
10°C low
Wettest
August
363mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Mota is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 1489mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 363mm of rainfall. Mota is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, February. The coldest months are January, December, November, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.

Temperature

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

Mota sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 10°C to 27°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 18°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 6mm Feb Precipitation: 50mm Mar Precipitation: 39mm Apr Precipitation: 65mm May Precipitation: 141mm Jun Precipitation: 180mm Jul Precipitation: 359mm Aug Precipitation: 363mm Sep Precipitation: 196mm Oct Precipitation: 59mm Nov Precipitation: 25mm Dec Precipitation: 4mm
Precipitation

Mota is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1489mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 124mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 363mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 4mm. That's 359mm less than August, 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: 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: 1km/h Dec Wind Speed: 1km/h
Wind Speed

Mota 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 April, 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 Mota, which began on March 20, 2026. Mota 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 April at around 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 10°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 3 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 13 to 27°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 245mm for the season, averaging 82mm 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 12 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 902mm across the season with a monthly average of 301mm. 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 23°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 281mm for the season, averaging 94mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 10 to 26°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 60mm over the season and a monthly average of 20mm. 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 18°
Feb 19°
Mar 20°
Apr 20°
May 19°
Jun 17°
Jul 16°
Aug 15°
Sep 16°
Oct 17°
Nov 17°
Dec 17°

The best time to visit Mota 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 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 36mm per month. 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 Mota 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
25 °C
2 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
Feb
13 °C
26 °C
1 km/h
50 mm
0 cm
Mar
13 °C
27 °C
2 km/h
39 mm
0 cm
Apr
14 °C
27 °C
2 km/h
65 mm
0 cm
May
14 °C
25 °C
2 km/h
141 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
13 °C
23 °C
1 km/h
180 mm
0 cm
Jul
12 °C
20 °C
1 km/h
359 mm
0 cm
Aug
12 °C
20 °C
1 km/h
363 mm
0 cm
Sep
12 °C
21 °C
1 km/h
196 mm
0 cm
Oct
12 °C
23 °C
1 km/h
59 mm
0 cm
Nov
11 °C
23 °C
1 km/h
25 mm
0 cm
Dec
10 °C
24 °C
1 km/h
4 mm
0 cm
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