Gondar, EthiopiaQuick decision
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
By trip type
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.
Monthly climate data
Gondar weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 11°C | 24°C | 2% | 0.1 | 11.0h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ February | 13°C | 26°C | 6% | 0.3 | 11.2h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ March | 14°C | 27°C | 8% | 0.4 | 11.3h | 9.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 15°C | 26°C | 25% | 1.2 | 11.5h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 15°C | 25°C | 47% | 3.4 | 11.7h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌧️ June | 14°C | 22°C | 76% | 5.3 | 11.3h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 13°C | 20°C | 98% | 9.1 | 9.0h | 4.4/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 13°C | 20°C | 99% | 10.4 | 8.9h | 4.3/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 12°C | 21°C | 73% | 7.1 | 11.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 12°C | 22°C | 42% | 2.1 | 11.3h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 12°C | 23°C | 15% | 0.7 | 11.1h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 11°C | 24°C | 4% | 0.1 | 11.0h | 8.7/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
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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FAQ
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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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