Climate normals · 1970–2000
Jimma Climate
Jimma is a city in Ethiopia (51) with a population of about 250,900. Its average annual temperature is 18.8°C (66°F), with roughly 1455 mm of rain per year.
18.8°C
Avg Temp
1455
Precip (mm/yr)
Mar
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Jimma Climate
Jimma has an average annual temperature of 18.8°C (66°F) and receives about 1455 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
18.8°C
Avg Temp
1455
Precip (mm/yr)
Mar
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 19° / 65° | 25 mm |
| February | 19° / 67° | 39 mm |
| March | 20° / 68° | 87 mm |
| April | 20° / 68° | 107 mm |
| May | 20° / 67° | 181 mm |
| June | 19° / 66° | 213 mm |
| July | 18° / 64° | 232 mm |
| August | 18° / 64° | 232 mm |
| September | 18° / 65° | 175 mm |
| October | 18° / 65° | 92 mm |
| November | 18° / 65° | 49 mm |
| December | 18° / 64° | 23 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 Jimma
The most comfortable months to visit Jimma are typically February, January and December, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is March (around 29°C high). The coldest is July (near 12°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Jimma are typically February, January and December, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Jimma, Ethiopia has an average annual temperature of 18.8°C and about 1455 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is July.
In March, the hottest month, daily highs in Jimma average about 29°C (83°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.