Gondar · SummerMonth summary
Gondar weather in August
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
55°F – 68°F
🌧 Rainy days
99% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
March (9.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Gondar in August?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you prefer off-season travel with reduced prices and very few tourists.
❌ No if: you want to avoid rain — more than half the days are rainy.
Our take: Gondar in August: 99% rain, 8.9h of sunshine. Better to wait for March.
By trip type
Gondar in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in August
In August, Gondar sees 20°F during the day with 8.9h of sunshine per day. With 99% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 52°F | 75°F | 2% | 0.0in | 11.0h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ February | 55°F | 79°F | 6% | 0.0in | 11.2h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ March | 57°F | 81°F | 8% | 0.0in | 11.3h | 9.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 59°F | 79°F | 25% | 0.0in | 11.5h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 59°F | 77°F | 47% | 0.1in | 11.7h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌧️ June | 57°F | 72°F | 76% | 0.2in | 11.3h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 55°F | 68°F | 98% | 0.4in | 9.0h | 4.4/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 55°F | 68°F | 99% | 0.4in | 8.9h | 4.3/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 54°F | 70°F | 73% | 0.3in | 11.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 54°F | 72°F | 42% | 0.1in | 11.3h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 54°F | 73°F | 15% | 0.0in | 11.1h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 52°F | 75°F | 4% | 0.0in | 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 August, Gondar averages 68°F, 99% rainy days and 8.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.3/10.
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Comparison
August vs March (best month)
The best month is March (score 9.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +7°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -91%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +2.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Gondar in August
Is August a good time to visit Gondar?
August is not recommended for Gondar (score 4.3/10). With 99% rainy days and 8.9h of sunshine, consider March (9.1/10) instead.
Does it rain a lot in Gondar in August?
Yes, 99% of days see rain in August. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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