Climate normals · 1970–2000
Dessie Climate
Dessie is a city in Ethiopia (46) with a population of about 270,400. Its average annual temperature is 15.7°C (60°F), with roughly 986 mm of rain per year.
15.7°C
Avg Temp
986
Precip (mm/yr)
Jun
Hottest Month
Dec
Coldest Month
Dessie Climate
Dessie has an average annual temperature of 15.7°C (60°F) and receives about 986 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is June and the coldest is December. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
15.7°C
Avg Temp
986
Precip (mm/yr)
Jun
Hottest Month
Dec
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 14° / 57° | 19 mm |
| February | 15° / 59° | 28 mm |
| March | 16° / 60° | 61 mm |
| April | 17° / 62° | 67 mm |
| May | 18° / 64° | 68 mm |
| June | 18° / 65° | 42 mm |
| July | 17° / 62° | 258 mm |
| August | 17° / 62° | 278 mm |
| September | 16° / 61° | 99 mm |
| October | 15° / 59° | 37 mm |
| November | 14° / 57° | 16 mm |
| December | 14° / 56° | 13 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 Dessie
The most comfortable months to visit Dessie are typically June, May and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is June (around 26°C high). The coldest is December (near 6°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Dessie are typically June, May and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Dessie, Ethiopia has an average annual temperature of 15.7°C and about 986 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is June and the coldest is December.
In June, the hottest month, daily highs in Dessie average about 26°C (78°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.