Which is the hottest month in Dire Dawa?

The hottest time of year in Dire Dawa is normally June. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 33°C with very high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Dire Dawa?

In terms of rainfall, August is usually the wettest month in Dire Dawa with 129mm on average. There are normally 8 days in August with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Dire Dawa?

The sunniest time of year in Dire Dawa is normally December with bright sunshine on average for 81% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Best time to visit Dire Dawa

Q: When is the best time to visit Dire Dawa?

The best time to visit Dire Dawa is January and December based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

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When is the best time to visit Dire Dawa?

The best time to visit Dire Dawa is January and December based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

28
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30
Mar
31
Apr
32
May
33
Jun
31
Jul
31
Aug
31
Sep
31
Oct
29
Nov
27
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

9
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9
Feb
9
Mar
8
Apr
9
May
8
Jun
7
Jul
7
Aug
8
Sep
9
Oct
9
Nov
9
Dec

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The weather guide for Ethiopia (Dire Dawa) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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