AI-generatedGondar at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – Mar
- Warmest month
- Apr · 29°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,470 h
- Rain a year
- 1,989 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 2,201 m
Climate in Gondar
Gondar has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. April is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while August is the coolest at 22 °C. With around 2,470 hours of sunshine a year, Gondar is sunny; January is the sunniest month with 7.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Gondar
The best time to visit Gondar is from October to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to February. The rainy season is from June to September; the wettest month is August with 548 mm.
Gondar through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Gondar in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 28–29 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Gondar in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 22–24 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 87 rainy days in all
Gondar in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 23–24 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Gondar in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 25–28 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jun – Sep
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: November – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: October – March
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 23°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 15°
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Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:07–06:48 · evening 17:43–18:25
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:58–06:07 · evening 18:25–18:33
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.
October in Gondar compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 23° at the start of the month to 24° at the end. The days get 0.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 23° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 11° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.7 h |
What is the weather like in Gondar in October?
In October, Gondar is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 85 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Gondar.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 52 min06:20 – 18:12
- UV index
- 13 · 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
- 43 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %67 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %76 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Gondar
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Gondar: score 96 against 86. In January, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. January has 6 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 86 | 96better |
| Daytime high | 24° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 7.0 h | 7.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 85 mm | 4 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Gondar month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
96January26° · 7.9 h
In January, Gondar is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Gondar.
Gondar in January92February28° · 7.8 h
In February, Gondar is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Gondar.
Gondar in February83March29° · 7.7 h
In March, Gondar is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Gondar.
Gondar in March73April29° · 7.6 h
In April, Gondar is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 37 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Gondar.
Gondar in April68May28° · 6.8 h
In May, Gondar is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 107 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Gondar.
Gondar in May59June24° · 5.8 h
In June, Gondar is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 268 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Gondar.
Gondar in June55July22° · 4.4 h
In July, Gondar is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 31 days, totalling 483 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Gondar.
Gondar in July55August22° · 4.4 h
In August, Gondar is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 31 days, totalling 548 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Gondar.
Gondar in August60September23° · 6.1 h
In September, Gondar is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 415 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Gondar.
Gondar in September86October24° · 7.0 h
In October, Gondar is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 85 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Gondar.
Gondar in October96November24° · 7.8 h
In November, Gondar is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Gondar.
Gondar in November96December25° · 7.9 h
In December, Gondar is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Gondar.
Gondar in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Gondar
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 11°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in December (10°), the warmest in April (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from April to May.
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 | 96 | 26° | 10° | 7.9 h | 1 | 4 |
| FebruaryFeb | 92 | 28° | 12° | 7.8 h | 1 | 5 |
| MarchMar | 83 | 29° | 13° | 7.7 h | 5 | 20 |
| AprilApr | 73 | 29° | 15° | 7.6 h | 8 | 37 |
| MayMay | 68 | 28° | 15° | 6.8 h | 13 | 107 |
| JuneJun | 59 | 24° | 13° | 5.8 h | 25 | 268 |
| JulyJul | 55 | 22° | 13° | 4.4 h | 31 | 483 |
| AugustAug | 55 | 22° | 13° | 4.4 h | 31 | 548 |
| SeptemberSep | 60 | 23° | 12° | 6.1 h | 24 | 415 |
| OctoberOct | 86 | 24° | 11° | 7.0 h | 7 | 85 |
| NovemberNov | 96 | 24° | 11° | 7.8 h | 3 | 15 |
| DecemberDec | 96 | 25° | 10° | 7.9 h | 1 | 4 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Gondar
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 7.0 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Gondar, 59 % of the daylight hours.
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.
Rain
Rain in Gondar: 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, Gondar has about 7 rainy days with 85 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Gondar
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 13 · 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 the time, 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.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Gondar
How breezy and how cloudy Gondar 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 Gondar typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 43 % of the sky over Gondar: mostly sunny, with about 7.0 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Gondar
How often the day gets hot in Gondar (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, Gondar has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 24 °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
Planning a trip to Gondar
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Gondar 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.
Gondar has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 55).
- 76
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 29 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 66
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 27 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
- 55
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 22 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 86
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 24 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 96
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 7.9 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 5 min
- Distance
- 5,500 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.
Good to know: Ethiopia
- Currency
- Ethiopian Birr (ETB)
- Language
- Amharic
- Sockets
- Type C, D, E, F, J, L · 220 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +251
- Emergency number
- 911
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Gondar vs Bahir Dar
In October Gondar has the better holiday weather (score 86 vs 79). During the day Bahir Dar is 1 °C warmer than Gondar.
| in October | Gondar | Bahir Dar |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 86 | 79 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 25° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 11 |
| Best time | Oct – Mar | Nov – Mar |
Through the year
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Ethiopia in October: the best places
In October, Gondar ranks 5 of 14 destinations in this country.
- Mekele25°95
- 2Lalibela23°93
- 3Bishoftu24°93
- 4Adama28°88
- 5GondarThis page24°86
- 6Axum26°86
- 7Addis Ababa22°86
- 8Jijiga27°80
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Frequently asked questions about Gondar
When is the best time to visit Gondar?
The best time to visit Gondar is from October to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Gondar?
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 Gondar?
The rainy season is from June to September; the wettest month is August with 548 mm. The driest month is December with 4 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Gondar get?
Gondar gets around 2,470 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 7.9 hours a day; in July there are 4.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Gondar in?
Gondar is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Gondar?
A nonstop flight from London to Gondar takes about 7 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,500 km.
Which school holidays are best for Gondar?
Gondar has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 55). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 76, May half-term 66, summer holidays 55, October half-term 86, Christmas holidays 96.