Climate Insights for Tarch’a Sodo

, South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region, Ethiopia

Hottest
February
30°C peak
Coldest
December
14°C low
Wettest
August
237mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Tarch’a Sodo is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 1485mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 237mm of rainfall. Tarch’a Sodo 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: 29° Average: 21° Min: 14° Feb Max: 30° Average: 22° Min: 16° Mar Max: 29° Average: 23° Min: 17° Apr Max: 28° Average: 21° Min: 16° May Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 16° Jun Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 15° Jul Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 15° Aug Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 15° Sep Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 15° Oct Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 15° Nov Max: 27° Average: 20° Min: 14° Dec Max: 28° Average: 20° Min: 14°
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Average
Min

Tarch’a Sodo sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 14°C to 30°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 20°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°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: 15mm Feb Precipitation: 17mm Mar Precipitation: 50mm Apr Precipitation: 205mm May Precipitation: 212mm Jun Precipitation: 186mm Jul Precipitation: 216mm Aug Precipitation: 237mm Sep Precipitation: 196mm Oct Precipitation: 92mm Nov Precipitation: 49mm Dec Precipitation: 10mm
Precipitation

Tarch’a Sodo is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1485mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 124mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 237mm of rainfall. July and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 10mm. That's 227mm 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: 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

Tarch’a Sodo 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 February, averaging 1km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h 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 Tarch’a Sodo, which began on March 20, 2026. Tarch’a Sodo sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in February at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near 14°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 3 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 16 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 467mm across the season with a monthly average of 156mm. 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 639mm across the season with a monthly average of 213mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 14 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 337mm across the season with a monthly average of 112mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 14 to 30°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 42mm for the entire season. 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 21°
Feb 22°
Mar 23°
Apr 21°
May 20°
Jun 19°
Jul 18°
Aug 18°
Sep 19°
Oct 20°
Nov 20°
Dec 20°

The best time to visit Tarch’a Sodo is during January, February, March, 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 39mm 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 Tarch’a Sodo 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
14 °C
29 °C
1 km/h
15 mm
0 cm
Feb
16 °C
30 °C
1 km/h
17 mm
0 cm
Mar
17 °C
29 °C
1 km/h
50 mm
0 cm
Apr
16 °C
28 °C
1 km/h
205 mm
0 cm
May
16 °C
26 °C
1 km/h
212 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
15 °C
24 °C
1 km/h
186 mm
0 cm
Jul
15 °C
23 °C
1 km/h
216 mm
0 cm
Aug
15 °C
23 °C
1 km/h
237 mm
0 cm
Sep
15 °C
24 °C
1 km/h
196 mm
0 cm
Oct
15 °C
26 °C
1 km/h
92 mm
0 cm
Nov
14 °C
27 °C
1 km/h
49 mm
0 cm
Dec
14 °C
28 °C
1 km/h
10 mm
0 cm
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