Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
72°Ftypical August high
Typical range
August climate
August in Bahir Dar
Ethiopia · Africa
Mild days and some sun.
Not an ideal month
Daytime high
72°F
Lows around 60°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
8.5 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
It rains on most days, and rain often persists for longer stretches. About 31 wet days, the highest monthly average.
100%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
8.5 hAugust sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
ComfortableAugust
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 72° and nights feel near 63°.
CoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Overcast skies this month.
20%August Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
3 mphAugust Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 70°F, easing to about 66°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning65°F
Feels 67°F
Rain39%
Cloud69%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday71°F
Rain69%
Cloud65%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon70°F
Rain85%
Cloud83%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening66°F
Feels 68°F
Rain89%
Cloud90%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80 | 59 | 0.1 | 1 | 11.0 | 51 |
| Feb | 83 | 62 | 0.1 | 1 | 11.1 | 45 |
| Mar | 85 | 64 | 0.5 | 3 | 11.1 | 44 |
| Apr | 85 | 65 | 1.0 | 5 | 11.4 | 46 |
| May | 82 | 64 | 3.7 | 14 | 11.1 | 60 |
| Jun | 76 | 61 | 11.0 | 25 | 9.8 | 77 |
| Jul | 72 | 61 | 20.9 | 31 | 8.1 | 85 |
| Aug | 72 | 60 | 20.5 | 31 | 8.5 | 85 |
| Sep | 74 | 60 | 10.2 | 26 | 10.2 | 82 |
| Oct | 77 | 60 | 2.5 | 11 | 10.9 | 72 |
| Nov | 78 | 58 | 0.6 | 3 | 11.1 | 63 |
| Dec | 79 | 58 | 0.1 | 1 | 11.0 | 56 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology