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Gode
Somali, Ethiopia

Gode

Gode is a town in Somali, Ethiopia, 292 m above sea level. It has a population of about 43,234 (2007). The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now28°C
Best timeJul–Aug · Dec
Population43,234
Local time21:24
5.95° N, 43.55° EElevation 292 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
The year in Godeweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec43October
October: high / low32° / 24°
Rain this month53mm
Best timeJul–Aug · Dec

Best: Jul–Aug · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Gode at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Aug · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month36°C

Average high in March

Coolest month24°C

Average low in October

Wettest monthApril

60 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

0 mm of rain

How Gode has grown

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

+306%41k in 1975 → 165k in 2025
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Weather in Gode

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

14-day forecast
28°C

Clear · wind 8 km/h · humidity 59%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct35°22°
Fri23 Oct34°25°
Sat24 Oct32°24°2.9 mm
Sun25 Oct30°24°21.2 mm
Mon26 Oct31°23°6.5 mm
Tue27 Oct32°22°4.4 mm
Wed28 Oct32°23°5.4 mm
Thu29 Oct32°24°9.3 mm
Fri30 Oct32°22°
Sat31 Oct33°22°

When to go to Gode

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score595852355060646257435361
High35°36°36°33°33°33°33°33°34°32°32°34°
Low23°24°25°25°25°25°24°24°24°24°23°23°
Rain (mm)01176050111453294
Wet days00213710121271

What's on in Gode

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.

Getting to Gode

Gode AirportGDE
3.4 km
Kebri Dahar AirportABK
116 km

Places with a climate like Gode

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Gode?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gode.
What is the hottest month in Gode?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 36°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Gode?
October is the coldest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gode?
April is the wettest month with about 60 mm of precipitation on 13 wet days.