When is the best time to visit Mekele?
In general the best time to visit Mekele is probably January, February, October, November, December, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are April, May, June, while the coldest months are January, July, August.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is April, May, June. Average maximum temperatures are up to +81°F in June and it has 4 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is July, August, September with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Mekele in different months
This is the average weather in Mekele for each month based on historic data:
In January, February, October, November, December the weather is great. There are an average of 19 sunny days in November and the temperature ranges from +52°F to +75°F.
March, April, May, June, September usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +81°F during March.
In July, August the weather is average. Expect around 50 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 281 mm in August.
Climate in Mekele
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Mekele for each month:
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Mekele during the whole year:
The hottest month in Mekele is June with average maximum temperature going up to +81°F. The coldest month is July with the lowest temperatures of +57°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Mekele looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Mekele is August with average humidity going up to 85%. The least humid month is May with an average humidity of 52%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Mekele during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is November with approximately 19 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 7 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is August with approximately 25 rainy days and 281 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Mekele:
What is the hottest month in Mekele?
The hottest month in Mekele is June with average maximum temperature of +81°F.
What is the coldest month in Mekele?
The coldest month in Mekele is July with minimum temperatures of +57°F.
Is Mekele worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Mekele usually has great weather. The best month is probably June with +81°F and 4 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Mekele?
if you're looking to visit Mekele when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for August, July, September. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 3 mm of rain.
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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.