AI-generatedHarar at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- Mar · 27°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,280 h
- Rain a year
- 658 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 1,917 m
Climate in Harar
Harar has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. March is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while December is the coolest at 24 °C. With around 2,280 hours of sunshine a year, Harar is sunny; February is the sunniest month with 7.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Harar
The best time to visit Harar is from November to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in June and from October to March. The rainy season is from April to May; the wettest month is May with 117 mm.
Harar through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Harar in the dry season
Jun – Mar
Excellent
- 24–27 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 84 rainy days in all
Harar in the rainy season
Apr – May
Good
- 26 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun, Oct – Mar
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Apr – May
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
Good
Best time to visit: November – March
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 18°
- Midday, 13:00: about 25°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 24°
- Evening, 20:00: about 19°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
05:5917:55
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 05:46–06:27 · evening 17:27–18:08
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:38–05:46 · evening 18:08–18:16
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 Harar compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 25° from start to end. The days get 0.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 25° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 13° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 11.8 h |
What is the weather like in Harar in October?
In October, Harar is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Harar.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 56 min05:59 – 17:55
- UV index
- 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 49 %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 %52 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %49 %
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
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Harar
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February has the better holiday weather in Harar: score 95 against 75. In February, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. February has 10 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 75 | 95better |
| Daytime high | 25° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 6.1 h | 7.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 76 mm | 10 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Harar month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
94January25° · 7.3 h
In January, Harar is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Harar.
Harar in January95February27° · 7.4 h
In February, Harar is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Harar.
Harar in February83March27° · 6.3 h
In March, Harar is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Harar.
Harar in March65April26° · 5.8 h
In April, Harar is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 104 mm. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Harar.
Harar in April59May26° · 5.7 h
In May, Harar is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 117 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Harar.
Harar in May78June25° · 5.6 h
In June, Harar is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 35 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Harar.
Harar in June64July25° · 5.2 h
In July, Harar is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 66 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Harar.
Harar in July58August25° · 5.3 h
In August, Harar is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 86 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Harar.
Harar in August67September25° · 6.1 h
In September, Harar is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 75 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Harar.
Harar in September75October25° · 6.1 h
In October, Harar is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Harar.
Harar in October93November25° · 6.9 h
In November, Harar is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 25 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Harar.
Harar in November95December24° · 7.4 h
In December, Harar is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Harar.
Harar in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Harar
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 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in December (12°), the warmest in April (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from March 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 | 94 | 25° | 12° | 7.3 h | 2 | 9 |
| FebruaryFeb | 95 | 27° | 13° | 7.4 h | 1 | 10 |
| MarchMar | 83 | 27° | 15° | 6.3 h | 7 | 47 |
| AprilApr | 65 | 26° | 15° | 5.8 h | 15 | 104 |
| MayMay | 59 | 26° | 15° | 5.7 h | 18 | 117 |
| JuneJun | 78 | 25° | 14° | 5.6 h | 9 | 35 |
| JulyJul | 64 | 25° | 14° | 5.2 h | 15 | 66 |
| AugustAug | 58 | 25° | 14° | 5.3 h | 18 | 86 |
| SeptemberSep | 67 | 25° | 14° | 6.1 h | 15 | 75 |
| OctoberOct | 75 | 25° | 13° | 6.1 h | 11 | 76 |
| NovemberNov | 93 | 25° | 13° | 6.9 h | 4 | 25 |
| DecemberDec | 95 | 24° | 12° | 7.4 h | 2 | 9 |
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 hours in Harar
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 6.1 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Harar, 51 % 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 in Harar: 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, Harar has about 11 rainy days with 76 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Harar
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 14 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in April (UV 15).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 10 min
- Light brown skin
- about 15 min
- Olive skin
- about 20 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 and clouds in Harar
How breezy and how cloudy Harar 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 Harar typically peaks at 9 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 49 % of the sky over Harar: variable cloud, with about 6.1 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 Harar
How often the day gets hot in Harar (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, Harar 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
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Harar 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.
Harar has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 60).
- 70
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 27 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 63
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 26 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 60
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 25 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
- 75
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 25 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 95
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 7 h 50 min
- Distance
- 6,070 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.
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Harar vs Dire Dawa
In October Harar has the better holiday weather (score 75 vs 70). During the day Dire Dawa is 6 °C warmer than Harar. Dire Dawa gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Harar | Dire Dawa |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 75 | 70 |
| Daytime high | 25° | 31° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 3 |
| Best time | Nov – Mar | Nov – Feb |
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Frequently asked questions about Harar
When is the best time to visit Harar?
The best time to visit Harar is from November to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Harar?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 15 °C. December is the coolest month at 24 °C.
When does it rain most in Harar?
The rainy season is from April to May; the wettest month is May with 117 mm. The driest month is December with 9 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Harar get?
Harar gets around 2,280 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 7.4 hours a day; in July there are 5.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Harar in?
Harar is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Harar?
A nonstop flight from London to Harar takes about 7 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,070 km.
Which school holidays are best for Harar?
Harar has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 60). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 70, May half-term 63, summer holidays 60, October half-term 75, Christmas holidays 95.