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October · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 86/100

Axum in October

Excellent · 86/100
High / low25° / 10°daily averages
Precipitation24 mm6 wet days
Cloud cover17%monthly average
14.12° N, 38.72° EElevation 2,131 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
When to goAxum · weather score
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Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
October: high / low25° / 10°
iWhat to expect

The weather in October

In October, Axum averages daytime highs of 25° and night-time lows of 10° — warm weather by day. Expect around 24 mm of precipitation spread over about 6 wet days, with average cloud cover near 17%.

Days are 1.1° warmer than in September on average, and November brings little change.

October scores 86/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 5th 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 06:17 and sets at 18:06 local time, giving 11 h 50 min of daylight. Days shorten by 23 minutes over the month.

Why 86/100?

How the score for October is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%59%
Clear skies · 25%100%

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

iiIn context

October against the year

Full climate guide
iiiTop of the table

Ethiopia's best in October

Where to go in October
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Jijiga

Somali
25°Oct high
5wet days
87score
Jijiga
Addis Ababa
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Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa
20°Oct high
6wet days
86score
Addis Ababa
Harar
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Harar

Harari
23°Oct high
6wet days
86score
Harar
Hirna
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Hirna

Oromiya
24°Oct high
6wet days
86score
Hirna
·Questions

Axum in October: quick answers

Is October a good time to visit Axum?

October scores 86/100 for Axum, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 25°C with 6 wet days.

How warm is Axum in October?

Daytime highs average 25°C and night-time lows 10°C in October.

Does it rain a lot in Axum in October?

Axum receives about 24 mm of precipitation in October, falling on around 6 days.