Āfar weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Āfar, Ethiopia. Like most weather services, we show Āfar at one spot: Samara, its largest city. At 4:30 AM local time it was cloudy and 24°C (76°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Nov–Feb.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 99%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Nov–FebOff season May–Sep
About Samara weather
Is it raining in Samara right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 24° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Samara this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 36–37° and lows of 22–24°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Samara lately?
In the past 7 days, Samara had 1 rainy day and 4.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Samara?
For the coming week, bring light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Āfar weather by month
When is the best time to visit Āfar?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Āfar is Nov–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May–Sep tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 33°C (91°F) in January to 42°C (107°F) in June.
What is the rainiest month in Āfar?
August is the wettest month, with about 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain on average. November is the driest, with about 4 mm (0.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Āfar?
June is the warmest, with average highs of 42°C (107°F) and lows of 29°C (83°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 33°C (91°F) and lows of 18°C (64°F).
Does Āfar have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is August at about 90 mm (3.5 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Samara), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Āfar
Weather can differ a lot within Āfar: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samara | Nov–Feb | None | 33–42°C | 351 mm |
| Asaita | Nov–Feb | None | 33–41°C | 372 mm |
| Āwash | Nov–Feb | None | 30–35°C | 720 mm |
| Dubti | Nov–Feb | None | 33–41°C | 372 mm |
| Logīya | Nov–Feb | None | 33–41°C | 372 mm |
| Mehoni | May, Oct–Mar | Jul–Aug | 22–27°C | 631 mm |
| Arerti | Nov–Feb | None | 35–43°C | 272 mm |
| Sifra | Oct–Mar | Jul–Aug | 28–35°C | 742 mm |
| Mīlē | Nov–Feb | None | 32–41°C | 405 mm |