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Dimtu
South Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia

Dimtu

Dimtu is a town in South Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia, 1,521 m above sea level. It has a population of about 25,294 (2018). The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now24°C
Best timeJan · Sep · Dec
Population25,294
Local time17:39
6.93° N, 38.13° EElevation 1,521 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
The year in Dimtuweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec65October
October: high / low26° / 15°
Rain this month69mm
Best timeJan · Sep · Dec

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

Dimtu at a glance

Best time to visitJan · Sep · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in March

Coolest month16°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJuly

114 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

21 mm of rain

Weather in Dimtu

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

14-day forecast
24°C

Sunny · wind 3 km/h · humidity 50%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct29°16°
Fri23 Oct29°18°
Sat24 Oct28°18°0.9 mm
Sun25 Oct27°17°10.9 mm
Mon26 Oct26°17°13.3 mm
Tue27 Oct26°17°8.3 mm
Wed28 Oct25°17°8.3 mm
Thu29 Oct27°18°
Fri30 Oct28°15°
Sat31 Oct28°16°

When to go to Dimtu

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score726448526064616265655970
High29°29°30°28°26°24°23°24°25°26°27°28°
Low16°17°17°17°16°16°16°16°15°15°15°15°
Rain (mm)26327211411492114117104693021
Wet days671524262427262622137

What's on in Dimtu

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

Nature around Dimtu

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 Dimtu

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Dimtu

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.3Ziway 30 km ↓2017 · 102 km
5.3Chencha 28 km →1987 · 86 km
5.1Hosaena 4 km ↙2010 · 73 km
5.1Awasa 14 km →1983 · 53 km

Towns and villages around Dimtu

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Dimtu from above

Getting to Dimtu

Hawassa International AirportAWA
36 km
Arba Minch AirportAMH
115 km
Jimma AirportJIM
166 km

Places near Dimtu

Places with a climate like Dimtu

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Dimtu?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, September and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Dimtu.
What is the hottest month in Dimtu?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Dimtu?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Dimtu?
July is the wettest month with about 114 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.