Climate Insights for Nek’emtē

, Oromiya Region, Ethiopia

Hottest
March
30°C peak
Coldest
November
15°C low
Wettest
September
622mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Nek’emtē is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 3188mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 622mm of rainfall. Nek’emtē 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: 28° Average: 22° Min: 16° Feb Max: 29° Average: 23° Min: 17° Mar Max: 30° Average: 23° Min: 18° Apr Max: 29° Average: 23° Min: 18° May Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 17° Jun Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 15° Jul Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 15° Aug Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 15° Sep Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 15° Oct Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 15° Nov Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 15° Dec Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 15°
Max
Average
Min

Nek’emtē sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 15°C to 30°C. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. November is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 20°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm 500mm 550mm 600mm 650mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 3mm Feb Precipitation: 48mm Mar Precipitation: 64mm Apr Precipitation: 179mm May Precipitation: 426mm Jun Precipitation: 440mm Jul Precipitation: 456mm Aug Precipitation: 532mm Sep Precipitation: 622mm Oct Precipitation: 300mm Nov Precipitation: 98mm Dec Precipitation: 20mm
Precipitation

Nek’emtē is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3188mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 266mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 622mm of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 3mm. That's 619mm less than September, 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: 1km/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

Nek’emtē 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 1km/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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 0km/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 Nek’emtē, which began on March 20, 2026. Nek’emtē 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 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in November near 15°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 3 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 17 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 669mm across the season with a monthly average of 223mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 15 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1428mm across the season with a monthly average of 476mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 15 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1020mm across the season with a monthly average of 340mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 15 to 29°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 71mm over the season and a monthly average of 24mm. 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 22°
Feb 23°
Mar 23°
Apr 23°
May 21°
Jun 19°
Jul 18°
Aug 18°
Sep 19°
Oct 20°
Nov 20°
Dec 21°

The best time to visit Nek’emtē is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 47mm 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 Nek’emtē 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
16 °C
28 °C
1 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Feb
17 °C
29 °C
1 km/h
48 mm
0 cm
Mar
18 °C
30 °C
1 km/h
64 mm
0 cm
Apr
18 °C
29 °C
1 km/h
179 mm
0 cm
May
17 °C
26 °C
1 km/h
426 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
15 °C
24 °C
1 km/h
440 mm
0 cm
Jul
15 °C
22 °C
1 km/h
456 mm
0 cm
Aug
15 °C
22 °C
1 km/h
532 mm
0 cm
Sep
15 °C
23 °C
1 km/h
622 mm
0 cm
Oct
15 °C
25 °C
1 km/h
300 mm
0 cm
Nov
15 °C
26 °C
1 km/h
98 mm
0 cm
Dec
15 °C
27 °C
1 km/h
20 mm
0 cm
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