AI-generatedHawassa at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Feb
- Warmest month
- Mar · 29°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,250 h
- Rain a year
- 1,171 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 1,697 m
Climate in Hawassa
Hawassa has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. March is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while July is the coolest at 24 °C. With around 2,250 hours of sunshine a year, Hawassa is sunny; February is the sunniest month with 7.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Hawassa
The best time to visit Hawassa is from November to February. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to January. The rainy season is from April to May and from September to October; the wettest month is October with 243 mm.
Hawassa through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Hawassa in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 26–29 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 56 rainy days in all
Hawassa in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 24 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 48 rainy days in all
Hawassa in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 25 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 56 rainy days in all
Hawassa in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 26–29 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Jan
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Apr – May, Sep – Oct
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
Fair
Best time to visit: November – February
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 18°
- Midday, 13:00: about 24°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 24°
- Evening, 20:00: about 19°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
06:1218:11
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 06:00–06:40 · evening 17:43–18:24
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:51–06:00 · evening 18:24–18:32
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 Hawassa compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 25° from start to end.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 25° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 13° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 11.9 h |
What is the weather like in Hawassa in October?
In October, Hawassa is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 243 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Hawassa.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 59 min06:12 – 18:11
- UV index
- 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 8 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 65 %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 %47 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
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 Hawassa
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
December has the better holiday weather in Hawassa: score 94 against 59. In December, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. December has 21 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in December.
| Month | October | December |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 59 | 94better |
| Daytime high | 25° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 5.8 h | 7.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 24 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 243 mm | 19 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Hawassa month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
93January27° · 7.3 h
In January, Hawassa is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 19 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Hawassa.
Hawassa in January84February29° · 7.5 h
In February, Hawassa is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Hawassa.
Hawassa in February63March29° · 6.7 h
In March, Hawassa is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 90 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Hawassa.
Hawassa in March55April28° · 6.1 h
In April, Hawassa is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 183 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Hawassa.
Hawassa in April59May26° · 5.8 h
In May, Hawassa 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 24 days, totalling 179 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Hawassa.
Hawassa in May64June24° · 5.2 h
In June, Hawassa is warm: daytime highs average 24 °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 58 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Hawassa.
Hawassa in June60July24° · 4.7 h
In July, Hawassa is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 66 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Hawassa.
Hawassa in July58August24° · 4.9 h
In August, Hawassa is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 74 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Hawassa.
Hawassa in August59September25° · 5.7 h
In September, Hawassa is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 151 mm. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Hawassa.
Hawassa in September59October25° · 5.8 h
In October, Hawassa is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 243 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Hawassa.
Hawassa in October82November25° · 7.0 h
In November, Hawassa is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Hawassa.
Hawassa in November94December26° · 7.3 h
In December, Hawassa is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 19 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Hawassa.
Hawassa in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Hawassa
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 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in December (12°), the warmest in April (16°). 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 | 93 | 27° | 13° | 7.3 h | 3 | 19 |
| FebruaryFeb | 84 | 29° | 14° | 7.5 h | 3 | 15 |
| MarchMar | 63 | 29° | 16° | 6.7 h | 12 | 90 |
| AprilApr | 55 | 28° | 16° | 6.1 h | 21 | 183 |
| MayMay | 59 | 26° | 15° | 5.8 h | 24 | 179 |
| JuneJun | 64 | 24° | 14° | 5.2 h | 15 | 58 |
| JulyJul | 60 | 24° | 14° | 4.7 h | 16 | 66 |
| AugustAug | 58 | 24° | 14° | 4.9 h | 17 | 74 |
| SeptemberSep | 59 | 25° | 14° | 5.7 h | 23 | 151 |
| OctoberOct | 59 | 25° | 14° | 5.8 h | 24 | 243 |
| NovemberNov | 82 | 25° | 13° | 7.0 h | 9 | 74 |
| DecemberDec | 94 | 26° | 12° | 7.3 h | 3 | 19 |
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
7.06° N, 38.48° E · 1,697 m · Africa/Addis_Ababa
Sunshine hours in Hawassa
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 5.8 of 12.0 hours of daylight in Hawassa, 48 % 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 Hawassa: 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, Hawassa has about 24 rainy days with 243 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Hawassa
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 Hawassa
How breezy and how cloudy Hawassa 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 Hawassa typically peaks at 8 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 65 % of the sky over Hawassa: mostly cloudy, with about 5.8 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 Hawassa
How often the day gets hot in Hawassa (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, Hawassa 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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Hawassa 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.
Hawassa has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 57).
- 57
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 60
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 26 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 59
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 24 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
- 59
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 25 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 94
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 3 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
- 6,090 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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Hawassa vs Adama
In October Adama has the better holiday weather (score 88 vs 59). During the day Adama is 3 °C warmer than Hawassa. Adama gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Hawassa | Adama |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 59 | 88 |
| Daytime high | 25° | 28° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 24 | 4 |
| Best time | Nov – Feb | Oct – Feb |
Through the year
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Frequently asked questions about Hawassa
When is the best time to visit Hawassa?
The best time to visit Hawassa is from November to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Hawassa?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 16 °C. July is the coolest month at 24 °C.
When does it rain most in Hawassa?
The rainy season is from April to May and from September to October; the wettest month is October with 243 mm. The driest month is February with 15 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Hawassa get?
Hawassa gets around 2,250 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 7.5 hours a day; in July there are 4.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Hawassa in?
Hawassa is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Hawassa?
A nonstop flight from London to Hawassa takes about 7 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,090 km.
Which school holidays are best for Hawassa?
Hawassa has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 57). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 57, May half-term 60, summer holidays 59, October half-term 59, Christmas holidays 94.