AI-generatedAxum at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – Jan
- Warmest month
- Apr · 29°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,480 h
- Rain a year
- 724 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 2,131 m
Climate in Axum
Axum has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. April is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while August is the coolest at 22 °C. With around 2,480 hours of sunshine a year, Axum is sunny; December is the sunniest month with 7.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: October – January
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 16°
- Midday, 13:00: about 25°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 24°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 15°
06:1618:06
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:02–06:44 · evening 17:37–18:19
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:54–06:02 · evening 18:19–18:27
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Axum in October?
In October, Axum is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Axum.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 50 min06:16 – 18:06
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 33 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Africa/Addis_Ababa
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %68 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
Sunshine hours in Axum
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.1 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Axum, 60 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Axum
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 12 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in August (UV 15).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Axum: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Axum has about 2 rainy days with 10 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Axum
How breezy and how cloudy Axum is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Axum typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 33 % of the sky over Axum: mostly sunny, with about 7.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Axum
How often the day gets hot in Axum (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Axum has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 25 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Axum
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 12°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in December (9°), the warmest in May (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from April to June.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 92 | 26° | 10° | 7.7 h | 1 | 4 |
| FebruaryFeb | 77 | 28° | 11° | 7.6 h | 1 | 2 |
| MarchMar | 70 | 29° | 13° | 7.6 h | 3 | 14 |
| AprilApr | 63 | 29° | 15° | 7.7 h | 5 | 20 |
| MayMay | 64 | 29° | 16° | 7.3 h | 6 | 31 |
| JuneJun | 65 | 27° | 15° | 6.4 h | 11 | 56 |
| JulyJul | 55 | 23° | 14° | 4.4 h | 28 | 221 |
| AugustAug | 54 | 22° | 14° | 4.2 h | 30 | 278 |
| SeptemberSep | 74 | 24° | 13° | 6.1 h | 11 | 78 |
| OctoberOct | 94 | 25° | 12° | 7.1 h | 2 | 10 |
| NovemberNov | 95 | 25° | 11° | 7.6 h | 1 | 7 |
| DecemberDec | 96 | 25° | 9° | 7.9 h | 1 | 2 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
14.12° N, 38.72° E · 2,131 m · Africa/Addis_Ababa
Best time to visit Axum
The best time to visit Axum is from October to January. Hiking and mountain trips are best from June to January, when the trails are largely free of snow. Rain is most frequent from July to August; the wettest month is August with 278 mm.
Axum through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Axum in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 29 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Axum in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 22–27 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 69 rainy days in all
Axum in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 24–25 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Axum in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 25–28 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Axum for you.
Your best months: October – December
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Axum
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and December bring similar holiday weather to Axum (score 94 and 96). Daytime highs are about the same. December has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines an hour longer a day in December.
| Month | October | December |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 94 | 96 |
| Day high | 25° | 25° |
| Night low | 12° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 7.1 h | 7.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 2 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 10 mm | 2 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Jun – Jan
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Rainy months
Jul – Aug
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
Axum month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
92January26° · 8 h
In January, Axum is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Axum.
Axum in January77February28° · 8 h
In February, Axum is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Axum.
Axum in February70March29° · 8 h
In March, Axum is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Axum.
Axum in March63April29° · 8 h
In April, Axum is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 20 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Axum.
Axum in April64May29° · 7 h
In May, Axum is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 31 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Axum.
Axum in May65June27° · 6 h
In June, Axum is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Axum.
Axum in June55July23° · 4 h
In July, Axum is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 221 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Axum.
Axum in July54August22° · 4 h
In August, Axum is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 30 days, adding up to 278 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Axum.
Axum in August74September24° · 6 h
In September, Axum is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Axum.
Axum in September94October25° · 7 h
In October, Axum is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Axum.
Axum in October95November25° · 8 h
In November, Axum is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Axum.
Axum in November96December25° · 8 h
In December, Axum is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Axum.
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Axum vs. Asmara
In October the holiday weather in Axum and Asmara is about equally good (score 94 vs. 91). During the day Asmara is 3 °C cooler than Axum.
| in October | Axum | Asmara |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 94 | 91 |
| Daytime high | 25° | 22° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 5 |
| Best time | Oct – Jan | Oct – Jun |
Through the year
Ethiopia in October: the best places
In October, Axum ranks 1 of 2 destinations in this country.
- AxumThis page25°94
- 2Addis Ababa21°86
Planning a trip to Axum
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Axum in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Axum has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 94) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 54).
- 65
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 29 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
- 64
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 28 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 54
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 22 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 94
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 94
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 25 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 7 h
- Distance
- 5,420 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Axum
When is the best time to visit Axum?
The best time to visit Axum is from October to January. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Axum?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 15 °C. August is the coolest month at 22 °C.
When does it rain most in Axum?
Rain is most frequent from July to August; the wettest month is August with 278 mm. The driest month is December with 2 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Axum get?
Axum gets around 2,480 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is December with 7.9 hours a day; in August there are 4.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Axum in?
Axum uses the time zone Africa/Addis_Ababa, at UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Axum?
A nonstop flight from London to Axum takes about 7 h, for a straight-line distance of about 5,420 km.
Which school holidays are best for Axum?
Axum has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 94) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 54). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 65, May half-term 64, Summer holidays 54, October half-term 94, Christmas holidays 94.
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