Climate Insights for Were Īlu

, Amhara Region, Ethiopia

Hottest
March
25°C peak
Coldest
December
8°C low
Wettest
August
508mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Were Īlu is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 1894mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 508mm of rainfall. Were Īlu is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: March, February, April. The coldest months are December, November, January, when temperatures can drop to 8°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 24° Average: 16° Min: 9° Feb Max: 25° Average: 18° Min: 11° Mar Max: 25° Average: 18° Min: 12° Apr Max: 25° Average: 18° Min: 13° May Max: 25° Average: 18° Min: 13° Jun Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 13° Jul Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 12° Aug Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 12° Sep Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 11° Oct Max: 22° Average: 16° Min: 10° Nov Max: 23° Average: 16° Min: 9° Dec Max: 23° Average: 15° Min: 8°
Max
Average
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Were Īlu sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 8°C to 25°C. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 18°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 15°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°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 500mm 550mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 10mm Feb Precipitation: 32mm Mar Precipitation: 88mm Apr Precipitation: 167mm May Precipitation: 96mm Jun Precipitation: 175mm Jul Precipitation: 501mm Aug Precipitation: 508mm Sep Precipitation: 271mm Oct Precipitation: 25mm Nov Precipitation: 19mm Dec Precipitation: 2mm
Precipitation

Were Īlu is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1894mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 158mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 508mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 2mm. That's 505mm 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: 1km/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: 2km/h Nov Wind Speed: 2km/h Dec Wind Speed: 2km/h
Wind Speed

Were Īlu 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 October, 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. 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

3 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Were Īlu, which began on March 20, 2026. Were Īlu 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 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near 8°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 3 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 12 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 352mm across the season with a monthly average of 117mm. 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 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1184mm across the season with a monthly average of 395mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 9 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 315mm across the season with a monthly average of 105mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 8 to 25°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 43mm 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 16°
Feb 18°
Mar 18°
Apr 18°
May 18°
Jun 18°
Jul 16°
Aug 15°
Sep 16°
Oct 16°
Nov 16°
Dec 15°

The best time to visit Were Īlu is during January, February, March, May, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°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 Were Īlu 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
9 °C
24 °C
2 km/h
10 mm
0 cm
Feb
11 °C
25 °C
2 km/h
32 mm
0 cm
Mar
12 °C
25 °C
2 km/h
88 mm
0 cm
Apr
13 °C
25 °C
1 km/h
167 mm
0 cm
May
13 °C
25 °C
2 km/h
96 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
13 °C
24 °C
1 km/h
175 mm
0 cm
Jul
12 °C
20 °C
1 km/h
501 mm
0 cm
Aug
12 °C
19 °C
1 km/h
508 mm
0 cm
Sep
11 °C
20 °C
1 km/h
271 mm
0 cm
Oct
10 °C
22 °C
2 km/h
25 mm
0 cm
Nov
9 °C
23 °C
2 km/h
19 mm
0 cm
Dec
8 °C
23 °C
2 km/h
2 mm
0 cm
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