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Axum Weather

Axum weather today, the 14-day forecast, and average temperature, rain and what to wear for every month — compared against Hong Kong. Best months to visit: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec.

Axum current weather

Axum now (local time 12:00)

26°C

Clear

Feels like
24°
Humidity
29%
Wind
19 km/h

Next 7 days · what to wear

15° – 28°C

Mostly dry all week

👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Axum 14-day forecast

  1. Today

    10/4

    ☁️

    27°

    15°

    💧0%

  2. Mon

    10/5

    ☁️

    28°

    15°

    💧0%

  3. Tue

    10/6

    🌦️

    28°

    16°

    💧39%

  4. Wed

    10/7

    ☁️

    28°

    16°

    💧18%

  5. Thu

    10/8

    ☁️

    28°

    15°

    💧0%

  6. Fri

    10/9

    🌤️

    28°

    16°

    💧0%

  7. Sat

    10/10

    ☀️

    28°

    16°

    💧2%

  8. Sun

    10/11

    ⛅

    28°

    17°

    💧27%

  9. Mon

    10/12

    🌦️

    27°

    16°

    💧39%

  10. Tue

    10/13

    🌦️

    27°

    15°

    💧26%

  11. Wed

    10/14

    🌦️

    26°

    14°

    💧20%

  12. Thu

    10/15

    🌦️

    26°

    15°

    💧12%

  13. Fri

    10/16

    🌤️

    27°

    15°

    💧10%

  14. Sat

    10/17

    ☀️

    28°

    16°

    💧6%

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Best time to visit Axum

On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Axum are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec. The hottest month is April (average high 29°C) and the coldest is August (average low 14°C).

Axum climate by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainHumidityvs Hong Kong
JanBest25°C9°C1 mm48%+1°C
FebBest27°C11°C3 mm43%+2°C
MarBest28°C14°C8 mm39%+1°C
AprBest29°C15°C23 mm40%-1°C
MayBest29°C17°C35 mm41%-4°C
JunBest27°C16°C41 mm54%-7°C
JulBest22°C14°C171 mm74%-11°C
Aug21°C14°C207 mm80%-12°C
SepBest25°C14°C65 mm64%-9°C
OctBest25°C12°C22 mm53%-8°C
NovBest25°C10°C5 mm51%-5°C
DecBest24°C9°C3 mm50%-2°C

Data: NASA POWER 2001–2020 climatology (MERRA-2, elevation-corrected); Hong Kong comparison uses HKO 1991–2020 normals.

Axum weather month by month: what to wear

Axum in OctoberBest monthThis month

October in Axum is pleasantly warm: average highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C, around 22 mm of rain (dry) and 53% humidity — about 8°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Axum in NovemberBest month

November in Axum is pleasantly warm: average highs of 25°C and lows of 10°C, around 5 mm of rain (dry) and 51% humidity — about 5°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Axum in DecemberBest month

December in Axum is pleasantly warm: average highs of 24°C and lows of 9°C, around 3 mm of rain (dry) and 50% humidity — about 2°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Axum in JanuaryBest month

January in Axum is pleasantly warm: average highs of 25°C and lows of 9°C, around 1 mm of rain (dry) and 48% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Axum in FebruaryBest month

February in Axum is warm to hot: average highs of 27°C and lows of 11°C, around 3 mm of rain (dry) and 43% humidity — about 2°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Axum in MarchBest month

March in Axum is warm to hot: average highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C, around 8 mm of rain (dry) and 39% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Axum in AprilBest month

April in Axum is warm to hot: average highs of 29°C and lows of 15°C, around 23 mm of rain (dry) and 40% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Axum in MayBest month

May in Axum is warm to hot: average highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C, around 35 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 41% humidity — about 4°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Axum in JuneBest month

June in Axum is warm to hot: average highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C, around 41 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 54% humidity — about 7°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Axum in JulyBest month

July in Axum is pleasantly warm: average highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C, around 171 mm of rain (wet) and 74% humidity — about 11°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.

Axum in August

August in Axum is pleasantly warm: average highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C, around 207 mm of rain (wet) and 80% humidity — about 12°C colder than Hong Kong.

👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.

Axum in SeptemberBest month

September in Axum is pleasantly warm: average highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C, around 65 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 64% humidity — about 9°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

FAQ

›What is the best time to visit Axum?

On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Axum are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec. The hottest month is April (average high 29°C) and the coldest is August (average low 14°C).

›What's the weather like in Axum in October, and what should I wear?

October in Axum is pleasantly warm: average highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C, around 22 mm of rain (dry) and 53% humidity — about 8°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

›What's the weather like in Axum in November, and what should I wear?

November in Axum is pleasantly warm: average highs of 25°C and lows of 10°C, around 5 mm of rain (dry) and 51% humidity — about 5°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

›When is the rainy season in Axum?

Axum is wettest in August, with about 207 mm on average, and driest in January, with about 1 mm.

›How cold does Axum get? Does it snow?

The coldest month is August, averaging 21°C by day and 14°C at night. Snow is very unlikely.

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Forecast data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 3 hours. Hottest month: April; coldest: August.