Temperatures in August
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.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Ethiopia in August. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of August
The month of August starts in Ethiopia with mild temperatures, averaging around 21°C during the day and nights close to 13°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Mid-August
By mid-August, the average daytime temperature rises to around 22°C, with nights close to 13°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Ethiopia will be around 22°C, with nights close to 13°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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Precipitation in August
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.
With an average precipitation chance of 87% this month, rainy days are almost inevitable.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in August for Ethiopia. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Ethiopia in August |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
21°C | 22°C | |
 High Temp |
22°C | 24°C | |
| Low Temp |
20°C | 19°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
242 mm | 60 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
27 days | 10 days | |
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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.
Is August a good time to visit Ethiopia?
After some sun? Then August isn’t the best time to be in Ethiopia. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Ethiopia in August
With 26°C, Ethiopia hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in August 2017. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 14°C in 2020. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 9°C to a high of 17°C.
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The climate of Ethiopia is based on weather data from Addis Ababa. Other locations might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Ethiopia for a full picture of the climate.
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Daily Temperature in August in Ethiopia
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in August in Ethiopia, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in August in Ethiopia
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August for Ethiopia, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for August, you can expect around 27 days of rain in Ethiopia.
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.
Temperature in August in Ethiopia Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in Ethiopia, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in August in Ethiopia Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August in Ethiopia, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in August for Ethiopia
Click on a specific day in August for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Ethiopia. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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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.
