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Mekele in September: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Mekele in September 2025

Good Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Planning a trip to Mekele in September? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +75°F and approximately 6 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 15 rainy days and 67 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+75°F
Avg. max. temperature
+48°F
Min.
+82°F
Max.
67 mm
Total precipitation
71%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Mekele has good weather in September.

Average temperature in Mekele in September

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

Going from a maximum of +82°F during the day to a minimum of +54°F during the night, the temperature in September averages around +79°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 13% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +75°F to +79°F.

Is Mekele warm or cold in September?

Mekele is typically warm in September.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +73°F to +75°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +57°F to +55°F.

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

Take a look at how September is compared to other months in Mekele:

Climate in Mekele in September

Mekele weather looks like this, on average, in September and the surrounding months.
AugustSeptemberOctober
Avg. temperature
+73°F+75°F+77°F
Min. temperature
+52°F+48°F+46°F
Max. temperature
+81°F+82°F+82°F
Rainfall
281 mm67 mm10 mm
Wind
0 m/s1 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
85%71%57%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1012 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
0616
Cloudy days
079
Rainy days
25156
Snowy days
000

September often has better weather than August. It’s getting warmer as September arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +73°F to +75°F during the day. As September arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 281 mm to 67 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 85% to 71%. Winds are stronger in comparison to August, going up from 0 m/s to 1 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in September, from 0 to 6.

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

Wind

Wind speed in Mekele in September 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 increasing during September, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during September in Mekele based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 37% chance of rain on an average day in September, with total rainfall of approximately 36 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 6 mm, which is considered light rain. September is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
September 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 September in Mekele?

This is the weather in Mekele in September 2023:
1 September
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+76°F
2 September
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+78°F
3 September
☀️
+78°F
4 September
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+81°F
5 September
☁️
+78°F
6 September
☁️
+78°F
7 September
☁️
+76°F
8 September
☁️
+75°F
9 September
☀️
+76°F
10 September
☁️
+77°F
11 September
☁️
+77°F
12 September
☁️
+77°F
13 September
☀️
+77°F
14 September
☁️
+78°F
15 September
☀️
+76°F
16 September
☁️
+80°F
17 September
☁️
+81°F
18 September
☁️
+82°F
19 September
☁️
+80°F
20 September
☁️
+79°F
21 September
☁️
+79°F
22 September
☀️
+81°F
23 September
☁️
+79°F
24 September
☁️
+79°F
25 September
☁️
+78°F
26 September
☀️
+80°F
27 September
☀️
+82°F
28 September
☁️
+79°F
29 September
☀️
+77°F
30 September
☀️
+80°F
In September 2023 Mekele had 10 sunny days, 20 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +79°F, with an absolute maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +75°F. The average humidity was 65%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 29%. 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 September 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 September:

Is September a good time to visit Mekele?

September is a really good time to go to Mekele. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Mekele.

Can you sunbathe in Mekele in September?

September 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 September?

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

Is it sunny in Mekele in September?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Mekele in September, 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.