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August · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 62/100

Axum in August

Fair · 62/100
High / low22° / 13°daily averages
Precipitation257 mm25 wet days
Cloud cover42%monthly average
14.12° N, 38.72° EElevation 2,131 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
When to goAxum · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec62August
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
August: high / low22° / 13°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Axum averages daytime highs of 22° and night-time lows of 13° — mild weather by day. Expect around 257 mm of precipitation spread over about 25 wet days, with average cloud cover near 42%.

Temperatures are much the same as in July, and September is warmer again by about 1.8°.

August scores 62/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 12th of the twelve months for Axum. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, November and December instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:12 and sets at 18:49 local time, giving 12 h 36 min of daylight. Days shorten by 20 minutes over the month.

Why 62/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%80%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

August against the year

Full climate guide
iiiTop of the table

Ethiopia's best in August

Where to go in August
Yabelo
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Yabelo

Oromiya
22°Aug high
9wet days
70score
Yabelo
Bishoftu
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Bishoftu

Oromiya
23°Aug high
28wet days
67score
Bishoftu
Dessie
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3

Dessie

Amhara
21°Aug high
27wet days
67score
Dessie
Kombolcha
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Kombolcha

Amhara
25°Aug high
27wet days
67score
Kombolcha
·Questions

Axum in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Axum?

August scores 62/100 for Axum, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 22°C with 25 wet days.

How warm is Axum in August?

Daytime highs average 22°C and night-time lows 13°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Axum in August?

Axum receives about 257 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 25 days.