Gondar · AutumnMonth summary
Gondar weather in September
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
12°C – 21°C
🌧 Rainy days
73% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
March (9.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Gondar in September?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Gondar in September: 21°C and 11.0h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Gondar in September by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in September
🎯 Shoulder season — good value with reasonable accommodation prices Autumn in Gondar is often underrated: 21°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. With 73% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. March (9.1/10) is significantly better if possible.
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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 September, Gondar averages 21°C, 73% rainy days and 11.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
September vs March (best month)
The best month is March (score 9.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +6°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -65%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Gondar in September
Is September a good time to visit Gondar?
September is an acceptable time for Gondar (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider March (9.1/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Gondar in September?
Yes, 73% of days see rain in September. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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