Climate normals · 1970–2000
Dire Dawa Climate
Dire Dawa is a city in Ethiopia (48) with a population of about 343,000. Its average annual temperature is 25.1°C (77°F), with roughly 587 mm of rain per year.
25.1°C
Avg Temp
587
Precip (mm/yr)
Jun
Hottest Month
Dec
Coldest Month
Dire Dawa Climate
Dire Dawa has an average annual temperature of 25.1°C (77°F) and receives about 587 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is June and the coldest is December. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
25.1°C
Avg Temp
587
Precip (mm/yr)
Jun
Hottest Month
Dec
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22° / 72° | 18 mm |
| February | 23° / 73° | 30 mm |
| March | 25° / 77° | 61 mm |
| April | 26° / 79° | 82 mm |
| May | 27° / 81° | 60 mm |
| June | 28° / 83° | 29 mm |
| July | 27° / 80° | 87 mm |
| August | 26° / 79° | 110 mm |
| September | 26° / 80° | 66 mm |
| October | 25° / 78° | 27 mm |
| November | 23° / 73° | 10 mm |
| December | 22° / 71° | 7 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 Dire Dawa
The most comfortable months to visit Dire Dawa are typically December, January and November, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is June (around 35°C high). The coldest is December (near 15°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Dire Dawa are typically December, January and November, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Dire Dawa, Ethiopia has an average annual temperature of 25.1°C and about 587 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is June and the coldest is December.
In June, the hottest month, daily highs in Dire Dawa average about 35°C (94°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.