Climate Insights for Sek’ot’a

, Amhara Region, Ethiopia

Hottest
March
28°C peak
Coldest
December
10°C low
Wettest
August
415mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Sek’ot’a is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 1273mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 415mm of rainfall. Sek’ot’a 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 10°C.

Temperature

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

Sek’ot’a sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 10°C to 28°C. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 18°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between June and July, 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: 3mm Feb Precipitation: 29mm Mar Precipitation: 30mm Apr Precipitation: 66mm May Precipitation: 84mm Jun Precipitation: 114mm Jul Precipitation: 361mm Aug Precipitation: 415mm Sep Precipitation: 139mm Oct Precipitation: 10mm Nov Precipitation: 20mm Dec Precipitation: 1mm
Precipitation

Sek’ot’a is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1273mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 106mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 415mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 1mm. That's 414mm 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: 2km/h Mar Wind Speed: 2km/h Apr Wind Speed: 2km/h May Wind Speed: 2km/h Jun Wind Speed: 2km/h Jul Wind Speed: 1km/h Aug Wind Speed: 1km/h Sep Wind Speed: 2km/h Oct Wind Speed: 2km/h Nov Wind Speed: 2km/h Dec Wind Speed: 2km/h
Wind Speed

Sek’ot’a 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 December, 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. 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 Sek’ot’a, which began on March 20, 2026. Sek’ot’a 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 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near 10°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 3 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 14 to 28°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 180mm for the season, averaging 60mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 13 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 890mm across the season with a monthly average of 297mm. 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 25°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 169mm for the season, averaging 56mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 10 to 27°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 33mm 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 18°
Feb 20°
Mar 21°
Apr 21°
May 21°
Jun 19°
Jul 17°
Aug 17°
Sep 18°
Oct 19°
Nov 18°
Dec 18°

The best time to visit Sek’ot’a is during January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 30mm 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 Sek’ot’a 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
11 °C
26 °C
2 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Feb
13 °C
27 °C
2 km/h
29 mm
0 cm
Mar
14 °C
28 °C
2 km/h
30 mm
0 cm
Apr
15 °C
28 °C
2 km/h
66 mm
0 cm
May
15 °C
27 °C
2 km/h
84 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
14 °C
26 °C
2 km/h
114 mm
0 cm
Jul
13 °C
23 °C
1 km/h
361 mm
0 cm
Aug
13 °C
22 °C
1 km/h
415 mm
0 cm
Sep
12 °C
24 °C
2 km/h
139 mm
0 cm
Oct
12 °C
25 °C
2 km/h
10 mm
0 cm
Nov
11 °C
25 °C
2 km/h
20 mm
0 cm
Dec
10 °C
26 °C
2 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
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