Gambela weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Gambela, Ethiopia. Like most weather services, we show Gambela at one spot: Gambēla, its largest city. At 2:30 AM local time it was partly cloudy and 25°C (76°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 PM (1.4 mm total). Best months for weather: Nov–Jan.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 70%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 PM (1.4 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Nov–JanOff season Mar–Oct
About Gambēla weather
Is it raining in Gambēla right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 25° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 PM (1.4 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Gambēla this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 39–41° and lows of 22–25°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Sunday). The driest day looks like Thursday.
Has it been raining in Gambēla lately?
In the past 7 days, Gambēla had 1 rainy day and 4.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Gambēla?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Gambela weather by month
When is the best time to visit Gambela?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Gambela is Nov–Jan, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Mar–Oct tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 27°C (81°F) in July to 39°C (101°F) in March.
What is the rainiest month in Gambela?
May is the wettest month, with about 215 mm (8.5 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 7 mm (0.3 in).
What is the hottest month in Gambela?
March is the warmest, with average highs of 39°C (101°F) and lows of 25°C (76°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 27°C (81°F) and lows of 21°C (69°F).
Does Gambela have a rainy season?
Yes. May–Oct is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Dec–Mar is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Gambēla), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months