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Mekele in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Mekele in August will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Mekele, based on historical data.
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August

Weather in Mekele in August 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Mekele in August, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +73°F during the day and approximately 0 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 25 rainy days in the month and around 281 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • August is usually the wettest month of the year in Mekele;

Average weather

☀️
+73°F
Avg. max. temperature
+52°F
Min.
+81°F
Max.
281 mm
Total precipitation
85%
Avg. humidity
0 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
0 ⛅️
Cloudy
25 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Mekele has OK weather in August.

Average temperature in Mekele in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Mekele for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +81°F during the day to a minimum of +55°F during the night, the temperature in August averages around +75°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 21% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +77°F to +72°F.

Is Mekele warm or cold in August?

Mekele is typically warm in August.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +73°F to +73°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +57°F to +57°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

August is one of the coolest months in Mekele, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Mekele in August

Mekele weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+73°F+73°F+75°F
Min. temperature
+52°F+52°F+48°F
Max. temperature
+86°F+81°F+82°F
Rainfall
240 mm281 mm67 mm
Wind
0 m/s0 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
82%85%71%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1013 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
006
Cloudy days
007
Rainy days
252515
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as ok as in July. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +73°F for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 240 mm to 281 mm. Humidity rises from 82% to 85%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 0 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in September as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Mekele in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Mekele is gradually decreasing during August, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Mekele based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 100% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 246 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 30 mm, which is moderate rain. August is a pretty wet month with over 31 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
August is one of the rainiest months in Mekele, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Mekele wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 81% chance of precipitation and 281 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 13% chance of precipitation and 3 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Mekele?

This is the weather in Mekele in August 2023:
1 August
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+77°F
2 August
☁️
+76°F
3 August
☁️
+74°F
4 August
☁️
+75°F
5 August
☁️
+71°F
6 August
☁️
+72°F
7 August
☀️
+74°F
8 August
☀️
+72°F
9 August
☁️
+72°F
10 August
☁️
+73°F
11 August
☁️
+76°F
12 August
☁️
+74°F
13 August
☁️
+76°F
14 August
☀️
+80°F
15 August
☀️
+77°F
16 August
☁️
+74°F
17 August
☁️
+73°F
18 August
🌧️
+78°F
19 August
☁️
+78°F
20 August
☁️
+77°F
21 August
🌧️
+73°F
22 August
☁️
+73°F
23 August
☀️
+77°F
24 August
☁️
+80°F
25 August
☀️
+80°F
26 August
☀️
+81°F
27 August
☁️
+78°F
28 August
☁️
+75°F
29 August
☁️
+75°F
30 August
☀️
+75°F
31 August
🌧️
+72°F
In August 2023 Mekele had 8 sunny days, 20 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +75°F, with an absolute maximum of +81°F and a minimum of +72°F. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 45%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 4 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Mekele climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Mekele in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1993 (+75°F) and the highest in 2015 (+79°F). The driest year was 2002 with only 535 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1985 with 1156 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Mekele in August:

Is August a good time to visit Mekele?

It’s always a good time to visit Mekele, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Mekele in August?

August is warm in Mekele. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Mekele rainy in August?

Mekele is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Mekele in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Mekele in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Mekele

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Mekele, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.