Gondar · WinterMonth summary
Gondar weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
11°C – 24°C
🌧 Rainy days
2% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
March (9.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Gondar in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (24°C, little rain).
❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.
Our take: Favourable conditions in January (8.8/10). March scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Gondar in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Peak season — book ahead for best rates. Accommodation prices at their highest Even in winter, Gondar enjoys 24°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain is virtually absent (2% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if March (9.1/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Gondar averages 24°C, 2% rainy days and 11.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.8/10.
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Comparison
January vs March (best month)
The best month is March (score 9.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +3°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +6%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Gondar in January
Is January a good time to visit Gondar?
January is an excellent time to visit Gondar (score 8.8/10). With 24°C, 11.0h of sunshine and 2% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Gondar in January?
With 24°C and 11.0h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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