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South Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia

Sodo

Sodo is a city in South Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia, 2,174 m above sea level. It has a population of about 512,498 (2024). The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now19°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population512,498
Local time18:55
6.90° N, 37.75° EElevation 2,174 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
The year in Sodoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec65October
October: high / low20° / 10°
Rain this month86mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec

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

Sodo at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month24°C

Average high in February

Coolest month10°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJuly

208 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

29 mm of rain

Weather in Sodo

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

14-day forecast
19°C

Clear · wind 2 km/h · humidity 62%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct23°12°
Fri23 Oct23°12°
Sat24 Oct22°13°0.9 mm
Sun25 Oct22°13°8.3 mm
Mon26 Oct21°13°10.8 mm
Tue27 Oct20°12°8.7 mm
Wed28 Oct19°13°2 mm
Thu29 Oct21°11°
Fri30 Oct21°11°
Sat31 Oct22°13°

When to go to Sodo

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score888465586061565962656984
High23°24°24°22°20°19°18°18°19°20°22°22°
Low10°11°12°12°11°10°10°10°10°10°10°10°
Rain (mm)3644100154160156208217139865029
Wet days571524252426262621137

What's on in Sodo

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.

Earthquakes around Sodo

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.3Ziway 30 km ↓2017 · 133 km
5.3Chencha 28 km →1987 · 76 km
5.1Hosaena 4 km ↙2010 · 70 km
5.1Awasa 14 km →1983 · 95 km

Sodo from above

Getting to Sodo

Hawassa International AirportAWA
75 km
Arba Minch AirportAMH
97 km
Jimma AirportJIM
134 km

Places near Sodo

Places with a climate like Sodo

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Sodo?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sodo.
What is the hottest month in Sodo?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the coldest month in Sodo?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sodo?
July is the wettest month with about 208 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.