The weather in August in Ethiopia
It's pleasantly warm in August in Ethiopia with an average temperature of 21°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 20°C to a high of 22°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 12°C and 13°C.
Looking for sun? August isn’t a good month to be in Ethiopia. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Ethiopia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 26°C in 2017, Ethiopia reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 14°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 9°C to a highest value of 17°C.
Rainfall amount
In August, there is an average of 242 mm of precipitation, spread over 27 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in August for Ethiopia
Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Ethiopia. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
August weather comparison
| Ethiopia | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 21°C | 30°C |
| Max. temperature | 22°C | 31°C |
| Min. temperature | 12°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 242 mm | 79 mm |
| Rainy days | 27 days | 13 days |
Start of August
The month of August starts in Ethiopia with mild temps, averaging around 21°C during the day and nights around 13°C.
Mid August
By mid-August, daytime temps rise to around 22°C, with nights around 13°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Ethiopia is around 22°C, while nighttime temps are about 13°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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The climate in Ethiopia is based on weather data from Addis Ababa. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Ethiopia to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in August in Ethiopia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in August in Ethiopia
Temperature in August in Ethiopia over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Ethiopia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in August in Ethiopia
Total precipitation in August in Ethiopia over the years
Daily UV index in August in Ethiopia
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Ethiopia, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Ethiopia by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Ethiopia. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.