AI-generatedMekele at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – Feb
- Warmest month
- May · 29°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,510 h
- Rain a year
- 871 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 2,068 m
Climate in Mekele
Mekele has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. May is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while August is the coolest at 23 °C. With around 2,510 hours of sunshine a year, Mekele is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 7.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Mekele
The best time to visit Mekele is from October to February. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in June and from October to March. The rainy season is from July to August; the wettest month is August with 292 mm.
Mekele through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Mekele in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 28–29 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Mekele in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 23–28 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 71 rainy days in all
Mekele in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 25 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Mekele in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 24–27 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 12 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
Jul – Aug
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: October – December
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 – February
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 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 14°
06:1218:03
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 05:59–06:41 · evening 17:35–18:16
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:51–05:59 · evening 18:16–18:25
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 Mekele 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 0.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 25° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 10° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.7 h |
What is the weather like in Mekele in October?
In October, Mekele is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 11 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Mekele.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 51 min06:12 – 18:03
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 28 %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 %73 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
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
- Light, breathable clothes
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Mekele
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 November bring similar holiday weather to Mekele (score 95 and 96). Daytime highs are about the same. November has one more rainy day.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 95 | 96 |
| Daytime high | 25° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 7.4 h | 7.8 h |
| Rainy days | 2better | 3 |
| Rainfall | 11 mm | 12 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Mekele month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
92January25° · 7.3 h
In January, Mekele is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 20 mm. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Mekele.
Mekele in January94February27° · 7.4 h
In February, Mekele is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Mekele.
Mekele in February75March28° · 7.4 h
In March, Mekele is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Mekele.
Mekele in March72April28° · 7.8 h
In April, Mekele is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Mekele.
Mekele in April79May29° · 7.5 h
In May, Mekele 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 falls on about 6 days, adding up to 27 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Mekele.
Mekele in May72June28° · 6.3 h
In June, Mekele is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 69 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Mekele.
Mekele in June56July24° · 4.9 h
In July, Mekele is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 226 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Mekele.
Mekele in July55August23° · 4.5 h
In August, Mekele is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 292 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Mekele.
Mekele in August74September25° · 6.4 h
In September, Mekele is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Mekele.
Mekele in September95October25° · 7.4 h
In October, Mekele is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 11 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Mekele.
Mekele in October96November25° · 7.8 h
In November, Mekele is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 12 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Mekele.
Mekele in November96December24° · 7.7 h
In December, Mekele is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 9 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Mekele.
Mekele in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Mekele
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
CoolOctober: nights around 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in December (9°), the warmest in June (14°).
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 | 25° | 10° | 7.3 h | 5 | 20 |
| FebruaryFeb | 94 | 27° | 10° | 7.4 h | 4 | 16 |
| MarchMar | 75 | 28° | 12° | 7.4 h | 11 | 55 |
| AprilApr | 72 | 28° | 13° | 7.8 h | 12 | 60 |
| MayMay | 79 | 29° | 14° | 7.5 h | 6 | 27 |
| JuneJun | 72 | 28° | 14° | 6.3 h | 11 | 69 |
| JulyJul | 56 | 24° | 13° | 4.9 h | 29 | 226 |
| AugustAug | 55 | 23° | 13° | 4.5 h | 30 | 292 |
| SeptemberSep | 74 | 25° | 11° | 6.4 h | 12 | 74 |
| OctoberOct | 95 | 25° | 10° | 7.4 h | 2 | 11 |
| NovemberNov | 96 | 25° | 10° | 7.8 h | 3 | 12 |
| DecemberDec | 96 | 24° | 9° | 7.7 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
13.50° N, 39.48° E · 2,068 m · Africa/Addis_Ababa
Sunshine hours in Mekele
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 7.4 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Mekele, 62 % 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 Mekele: 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, Mekele has about 2 rainy days with 11 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Mekele
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 and clouds in Mekele
How breezy and how cloudy Mekele 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 Mekele typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 28 % of the sky over Mekele: mostly sunny, with about 7.4 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 Mekele
How often the day gets hot in Mekele (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, Mekele 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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Mekele 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.
Mekele has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 95) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 55).
- 73
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 28 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 78
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 29 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 55
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 23 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 95
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 94
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 25 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 7 h 10 min
- Distance
- 5,520 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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Mekele vs Axum
In October the holiday weather in Mekele and Axum is about equally good (score 95 vs 93). During the day Axum is 1 °C warmer than Mekele.
| in October | Mekele | Axum |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 95 | 93 |
| Daytime high | 25° | 26° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 |
| Best time | Oct – Feb | Oct – Jan |
Through the year
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In October, Mekele ranks 1 of 11 destinations in this country.
- MekeleThis page25°95
- 2Lalibela23°93
- 3Adama28°88
- 4Axum26°86
- 5Gondar24°86
- 6Addis Ababa22°86
- 7Bahir Dar25°79
- 8Jijiga27°79
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Frequently asked questions about Mekele
When is the best time to visit Mekele?
The best time to visit Mekele is from October to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Mekele?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 14 °C. August is the coolest month at 23 °C.
When does it rain most in Mekele?
The rainy season is from July to August; the wettest month is August with 292 mm. The driest month is December with 9 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Mekele get?
Mekele gets around 2,510 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 7.8 hours a day; in August there are 4.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Mekele in?
Mekele is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Mekele?
A nonstop flight from London to Mekele takes about 7 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,520 km.
Which school holidays are best for Mekele?
Mekele has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 95) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 55). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 73, May half-term 78, summer holidays 55, October half-term 95, Christmas holidays 94.