Climate normals · 1970–2000
Aksum Climate
Aksum is a city in Ethiopia (53) with a population of about 94,500. Its average annual temperature is 18.3°C (65°F), with roughly 667 mm of rain per year.
18.3°C
Avg Temp
667
Precip (mm/yr)
Apr
Hottest Month
Dec
Coldest Month
Aksum Climate
Aksum has an average annual temperature of 18.3°C (65°F) and receives about 667 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is December. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
18.3°C
Avg Temp
667
Precip (mm/yr)
Apr
Hottest Month
Dec
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 17° / 62° | 2 mm |
| February | 18° / 64° | 2 mm |
| March | 20° / 67° | 10 mm |
| April | 21° / 69° | 31 mm |
| May | 21° / 69° | 38 mm |
| June | 20° / 68° | 68 mm |
| July | 17° / 63° | 221 mm |
| August | 17° / 63° | 202 mm |
| September | 18° / 64° | 65 mm |
| October | 18° / 64° | 13 mm |
| November | 17° / 63° | 13 mm |
| December | 16° / 61° | 2 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Aksum
The most comfortable months to visit Aksum are typically April, March and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is April (around 28°C high). The coldest is December (near 8°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Aksum are typically April, March and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Aksum, Ethiopia has an average annual temperature of 18.3°C and about 667 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is December.
In April, the hottest month, daily highs in Aksum average about 28°C (83°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.