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The climate of Tigray

The current climate in Tigray features temperatures ranging from a high of 32°C to a low of 25°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 28°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 12°C and in the warmer months around 18°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Tigray, Ethiopia.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in Tigray in recent years was 40°C in June 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 16°C in February 2020.

Rainfall amount

On average, Tigray receives 951 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.

Best time to visit Tigray?

The best time to visit Tigray for sunny weather is January through June and September through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Tigray. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.

Climate Table of Tigray

The climate table of Tigray shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

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Temp. max (°C) 30 25 27 28 32 29 27 27 27 25 29 28
Temp. min (°C) 14 13 15 16 18 16 16 17 15 14 14 12
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Precipitation (mm) 0,7 37 41 61 65 74 350 213 77 24 6,4 1,8
UV Index 9 9 9 10 9 9 8 9 9 9 9 9

Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.

Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Tigray, Ethiopia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Tigray

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Yearly Temperature in Tigray

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Tigray, 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.

Average Precipitation per Month in Tigray

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Tigray

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in Tigray, Ethiopia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

Average UV Index per Month in Tigray

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Average weather in Tigray by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Tigray. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.