Climate normals · 1970–2000
Gambēla Climate
Gambēla is a city in Ethiopia (49) with a population of about 97,600. Its average annual temperature is 27.5°C (82°F), with roughly 1081 mm of rain per year.
27.5°C
Avg Temp
1081
Precip (mm/yr)
Mar
Hottest Month
Aug
Coldest Month
Gambēla Climate
Gambēla has an average annual temperature of 27.5°C (82°F) and receives about 1081 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is August. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
27.5°C
Avg Temp
1081
Precip (mm/yr)
Mar
Hottest Month
Aug
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 28° / 82° | 5 mm |
| February | 29° / 85° | 9 mm |
| March | 30° / 87° | 24 mm |
| April | 30° / 85° | 59 mm |
| May | 28° / 82° | 140 mm |
| June | 27° / 80° | 139 mm |
| July | 26° / 78° | 217 mm |
| August | 26° / 78° | 188 mm |
| September | 26° / 79° | 143 mm |
| October | 27° / 80° | 107 mm |
| November | 27° / 80° | 40 mm |
| December | 27° / 81° | 10 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 Gambēla
The most comfortable months to visit Gambēla are typically December, January and November, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is March (around 39°C high). The coldest is August (near 20°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Gambēla are typically December, January and November, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Gambēla, Ethiopia has an average annual temperature of 27.5°C and about 1081 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is August.
In March, the hottest month, daily highs in Gambēla average about 39°C (101°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.