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South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region, Ethiopia

Bonga

Bonga is a town in South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region, Ethiopia, 1,673 m above sea level. It has a population of about 20,858 (2007). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now16°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population20,858
Local time06:27
7.29° N, 36.24° EElevation 1,673 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
The year in Bongaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec64October
October: high / low24° / 13°
Rain this month216mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec

Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Bonga at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month26°C

Average high in March

Coolest month14°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJuly

181 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

68 mm of rain

Weather in Bonga

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
16°C

Sunny · wind 3 km/h · humidity 75%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct27°16°
Sat24 Oct27°16°
Sun25 Oct27°17°1.2 mm
Mon26 Oct26°16°10.4 mm
Tue27 Oct22°17°10.5 mm
Wed28 Oct25°15°5.4 mm
Thu29 Oct24°17°5.9 mm
Fri30 Oct23°16°7.3 mm
Sat31 Oct21°16°5.9 mm

When to go to Bonga

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score817062586063616264646773
High25°26°26°25°24°23°22°23°23°24°24°24°
Low13°14°14°14°14°14°14°14°13°13°13°13°
Rain (mm)687416817424018818118622121612969
Wet days81120272928302929241712

What's on in Bonga

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Ethiopia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Bonga

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Bonga

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Getting to Bonga

Jimma AirportJIM
76 km
Jinka AirportBCO
175 km
Arba Minch AirportAMH
204 km

Places with a climate like Bonga

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Bonga?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Bonga.
What is the hottest month in Bonga?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Bonga?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Bonga?
July is the wettest month with about 181 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.