Aksum weather
Best months for weather: Oct–May. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Aksum, Tigray, Ethiopia.
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Peak season Oct–MayOff season Jul–Aug
Aksum weather by month
When is the best time to visit Aksum?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Aksum is Oct–May, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jul–Aug tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 24°C (75°F) in August to 31°C (89°F) in April.
What is the rainiest month in Aksum?
August is the wettest month, with about 207 mm (8.1 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 1 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Aksum?
April is the warmest, with average highs of 31°C (89°F) and lows of 18°C (64°F). August is the coolest, with highs of 24°C (75°F) and lows of 16°C (61°F).
Does Aksum have a rainy season?
Yes. Jul–Aug is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Oct–Jun is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months