Climate normals · 1970–2000
Harar Climate
Harar is a city in Ethiopia (50) with a population of about 157,000. Its average annual temperature is 18.7°C (66°F), with roughly 733 mm of rain per year.
18.7°C
Avg Temp
733
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Harar Climate
Harar has an average annual temperature of 18.7°C (66°F) and receives about 733 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
18.7°C
Avg Temp
733
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 18° / 64° | 18 mm |
| February | 19° / 65° | 18 mm |
| March | 19° / 67° | 55 mm |
| April | 20° / 68° | 89 mm |
| May | 20° / 68° | 97 mm |
| June | 19° / 67° | 65 mm |
| July | 18° / 65° | 99 mm |
| August | 18° / 64° | 128 mm |
| September | 19° / 65° | 97 mm |
| October | 19° / 66° | 49 mm |
| November | 18° / 65° | 13 mm |
| December | 18° / 64° | 5 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 Harar
The most comfortable months to visit Harar are typically December, February and November, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is May (around 27°C high). The coldest is January (near 10°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Harar are typically December, February and November, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Harar, Ethiopia has an average annual temperature of 18.7°C and about 733 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January.
In May, the hottest month, daily highs in Harar 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.