ET Gondar, Ethiopia

When to Visit
Gondar?

Gondar, Africa's Camelot — Fasil Ghebbi imperial castle, painted churches and Simien Mountains.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 12.6°N 37.47°E
MarchBest month
27°COptimal temperature
8%Rainy days

When to visit Gondar?

🌞 Best time overall
March
🌡️ Optimal temperature
14°C–27°C in March
🌧 Least rain
8% rainy days in March
🌧 Wettest month
August (99%)
📅 Best score
9.1/10

Best time by type of trip

🏰Fasil GhebbiOct–Mar — Ethiopian UNESCO castles, 'Africa's Camelot'.
🎭Timkat (Epiphany)January — colorful procession, ritual baths, Ethiopia's biggest festival.
🏔️Simien MountainsOct–Mar — trekking, geladas, Ethiopian wolves, vertiginous landscapes.
💰BudgetOct–Mar — dry season, Ethiopia very affordable, trek €30/day.

Gondar weather month by month

MonthMin °CMax °CRainy days (%)Precip. mm/dSun h/dScore
🌤️ January11°C24°C2%0.111.0h8.8/10
☀️ February13°C26°C6%0.311.2h9.0/10
☀️ March14°C27°C8%0.411.3h9.1/10
🌤️ April15°C26°C25%1.211.5h8.5/10
🌤️ May15°C25°C47%3.411.7h7.7/10
🌧️ June14°C22°C76%5.311.3h7.0/10
🌧️ July13°C20°C98%9.19.0h4.4/10
🌧️ August13°C20°C99%10.48.9h4.3/10
🌧️ September12°C21°C73%7.111.0h7.0/10
🌤️ October12°C22°C42%2.111.3h7.6/10
🌤️ November12°C23°C15%0.711.1h8.3/10
🌤️ December11°C24°C4%0.111.0h8.7/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time

Average 26°C, 27% rainy days, 11.5h sunshine/day. Score: 8.4/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Challenging climate

Average 21°C, 91% rainy days, 9.7h sunshine/day. Score: 5.2/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time

Average 22°C, 43% rainy days, 11.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.6/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Excellent time

Average 25°C, 4% rainy days, 11.1h sunshine/day. Score: 8.8/10.

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Frequently asked questions

March is ideal with 8% rainy days and 27°C.
August is the wettest month with 99% rainy days.
Yes, March is the best month with an average of 27°C.
In winter, the average score is 8.8/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.

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