Best time to visit Aksum

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When is the best time to visit Aksum?

The best time to visit Aksum is January, February, March, April, October, November and December based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 25°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Aksum25
    Jan
  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Aksum26
    Feb
  • 27°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Aksum27
    Mar
  • 28°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Aksum28
    Apr
  • 28°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Aksum28
    May
  • 28°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Aksum28
    Jun
  • 24°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Aksum24
    Jul
  • 24°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Aksum24
    Aug
  • 25°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Aksum25
    Sep
  • 25°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Aksum25
    Oct
  • 25°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Aksum25
    Nov
  • 24°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Aksum24
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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Which is the hottest month in Aksum?

The hottest time of year in Aksum is normally April. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 28°C with moderate heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Aksum?

In terms of rainfall, July is usually the wettest month in Aksum with 184mm on average. There are normally 9 days in July with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Aksum?

The sunniest time of year in Aksum is normally January with bright sunshine on average for 82% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

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The weather guide for Ethiopia (Aksum) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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