Climate normals · 1970–2000
Mek'ele Climate
Mek'ele is a city in Ethiopia (53) with a population of about 457,900. Its average annual temperature is 19.1°C (66°F), with roughly 653 mm of rain per year.
19.1°C
Avg Temp
653
Precip (mm/yr)
Jun
Hottest Month
Dec
Coldest Month
Mek'ele Climate
Mek'ele has an average annual temperature of 19.1°C (66°F) and receives about 653 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is June and the coldest is December. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
19.1°C
Avg Temp
653
Precip (mm/yr)
Jun
Hottest Month
Dec
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 18° / 64° | 5 mm |
| February | 19° / 65° | 13 mm |
| March | 20° / 68° | 30 mm |
| April | 21° / 70° | 41 mm |
| May | 21° / 70° | 47 mm |
| June | 21° / 71° | 39 mm |
| July | 19° / 66° | 195 mm |
| August | 19° / 65° | 200 mm |
| September | 19° / 66° | 49 mm |
| October | 18° / 65° | 16 mm |
| November | 18° / 64° | 11 mm |
| December | 17° / 62° | 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 Mek'ele
The most comfortable months to visit Mek'ele are typically April, June and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is June (around 30°C high). The coldest is December (near 9°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Mek'ele are typically April, June and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Mek'ele, Ethiopia has an average annual temperature of 19.1°C and about 653 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is June and the coldest is December.
In June, the hottest month, daily highs in Mek'ele average about 30°C (86°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.