Climate normals · 1970–2000
Bishoftu Climate
Bishoftu is a city in Ethiopia (51) with a population of about 207,400. Its average annual temperature is 17.7°C (64°F), with roughly 871 mm of rain per year.
17.7°C
Avg Temp
871
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Dec
Coldest Month
Bishoftu Climate
Bishoftu has an average annual temperature of 17.7°C (64°F) and receives about 871 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is December. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
17.7°C
Avg Temp
871
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Dec
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 17° / 63° | 12 mm |
| February | 18° / 65° | 31 mm |
| March | 19° / 66° | 53 mm |
| April | 19° / 66° | 58 mm |
| May | 19° / 67° | 64 mm |
| June | 19° / 65° | 93 mm |
| July | 17° / 63° | 208 mm |
| August | 17° / 63° | 214 mm |
| September | 17° / 63° | 106 mm |
| October | 17° / 63° | 21 mm |
| November | 17° / 62° | 8 mm |
| December | 16° / 62° | 3 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 Bishoftu
The most comfortable months to visit Bishoftu are typically February, January and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is May (around 27°C high). The coldest is December (near 8°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Bishoftu are typically February, January and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Bishoftu, Ethiopia has an average annual temperature of 17.7°C and about 871 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is December.
In May, the hottest month, daily highs in Bishoftu average about 27°C (80°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.