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Debark’
Angereb River
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Amhara, Ethiopia

Debark’

Debark’ is a town in Amhara, Ethiopia, 2,854 m above sea level. It has a population of about 20,839 (2007). The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now18°C
Best timeFeb–Mar · Dec
Population20,839
Local time09:29
13.16° N, 37.90° EElevation 2,854 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
The year in Debark’weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec75October
October: high / low18° / 8°
Rain this month180mm
Best timeFeb–Mar · Dec

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

Debark’ at a glance

Best time to visitFeb–Mar · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month24°C

Average high in April

Coolest month9°C

Average low in August

Wettest monthAugust

846 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

9 mm of rain

How Debark’ has grown

People living in the built-up area (13 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.

+105%69k in 1975 → 141k in 2025
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Weather in Debark’

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

14-day forecast
18°C

Sunny · wind 7 km/h · humidity 40%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct20°11°
Sun25 Oct21°10°
Mon26 Oct21°11°
Tue27 Oct19°12°6.9 mm
Wed28 Oct19°10°7.9 mm
Thu29 Oct20°12°
Fri30 Oct21°13°
Sat31 Oct21°12°
Sun1 Nov21°12°

When to go to Debark’

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score969899837465494761759698
High20°22°24°24°23°20°16°16°17°18°19°20°
Low7°8°10°11°11°10°9°9°8°8°7°7°
Rain (mm)920691242714258228464231804221
Wet days211710172528181121

What's on in Debark’

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

Outdoors around Debark’

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Simien Park Hotel (unofficial campsite)Camp sites
0.4 km
Limalimo LodgeMountain huts
4.7 km
Community LodgeMountain huts
11 km

Nature around Debark’

Nature in Ethiopia

Wildlife in October

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

The sky over Debark’

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Debark’

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

Earthquakes

Universities and research institutes

Debark UniversityUniversity or college · founded 2015

Debark’ from above

Around Debark’4 places to see, do and reach nearby

Getting to Debark’

Gondar AirportGDQ
87 km
Axum AirportAXU
145 km
Mekele Alula Aba Nega AirportMQX
180 km

Places near Debark’

Places with a climate like Debark’

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Debark’?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, March and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Debark’.
What is the hottest month in Debark’?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the coldest month in Debark’?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Debark’?
August is the wettest month with about 846 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.