Climate normals · 1970–2000
Bahir Dar Climate
Bahir Dar is a city in Ethiopia (46) with a population of about 350,000. Its average annual temperature is 19.2°C (67°F), with roughly 1364 mm of rain per year.
19.2°C
Avg Temp
1364
Precip (mm/yr)
Apr
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Bahir Dar Climate
Bahir Dar has an average annual temperature of 19.2°C (67°F) and receives about 1364 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
19.2°C
Avg Temp
1364
Precip (mm/yr)
Apr
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 17° / 63° | 4 mm |
| February | 19° / 65° | 3 mm |
| March | 21° / 69° | 14 mm |
| April | 21° / 71° | 29 mm |
| May | 21° / 71° | 92 mm |
| June | 20° / 68° | 183 mm |
| July | 19° / 66° | 388 mm |
| August | 19° / 66° | 351 mm |
| September | 19° / 66° | 184 mm |
| October | 19° / 67° | 92 mm |
| November | 18° / 65° | 20 mm |
| December | 17° / 63° | 4 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 Bahir Dar
The most comfortable months to visit Bahir Dar are typically March, April and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is April (around 29°C high). The coldest is January (near 8°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Bahir Dar are typically March, April and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Bahir Dar, Ethiopia has an average annual temperature of 19.2°C and about 1364 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is January.
In April, the hottest month, daily highs in Bahir Dar average about 29°C (84°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.