Bahir Dar Weather
Bahir Dar 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, Oct, Nov and Dec.
Bahir Dar current weather
Bahir Dar now (local time 12:00)
25°C
Clear
- Feels like
- 26°
- Humidity
- 37%
- Wind
- 13 km/h
Next 7 days · what to wear
14° – 27°C
Rain likely on 1 of 7 days
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Bahir Dar 14-day forecast
Today
10/4
🌤️
26°
14°
💧0%
Mon
10/5
⛅
27°
16°
💧6%
Tue
10/6
🌦️
27°
16°
💧57%
Wed
10/7
🌦️
26°
16°
💧33%
Thu
10/8
☁️
26°
16°
💧2%
Fri
10/9
☁️
26°
14°
💧1%
Sat
10/10
🌤️
26°
16°
💧2%
Sun
10/11
☁️
26°
17°
💧12%
Mon
10/12
☁️
25°
16°
💧42%
Tue
10/13
🌦️
24°
17°
💧39%
Wed
10/14
🌦️
24°
15°
💧43%
Thu
10/15
🌦️
25°
16°
💧27%
Fri
10/16
🌦️
26°
16°
💧24%
Sat
10/17
🌦️
25°
15°
💧15%
Best time to visit Bahir Dar
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Bahir Dar are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov and Dec. The hottest month is March (average high 31°C) and the coldest is August (average low 16°C).
Bahir Dar climate by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | vs Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanBest | 28°C | 13°C | 4 mm | 50% | +4°C |
| FebBest | 30°C | 15°C | 10 mm | 42% | +5°C |
| MarBest | 31°C | 17°C | 29 mm | 41% | +4°C |
| AprBest | 31°C | 18°C | 59 mm | 45% | +1°C |
| MayBest | 29°C | 18°C | 135 mm | 56% | -3°C |
| Jun | 26°C | 17°C | 197 mm | 72% | -7°C |
| Jul | 23°C | 16°C | 394 mm | 84% | -10°C |
| Aug | 22°C | 16°C | 370 mm | 86% | -10°C |
| Sep | 24°C | 16°C | 200 mm | 78% | -8°C |
| OctBest | 25°C | 14°C | 72 mm | 68% | -6°C |
| NovBest | 26°C | 13°C | 28 mm | 63% | -3°C |
| DecBest | 26°C | 13°C | 10 mm | 57% | +1°C |
Data: NASA POWER 2001–2020 climatology (MERRA-2, elevation-corrected); Hong Kong comparison uses HKO 1991–2020 normals.
Bahir Dar weather month by month: what to wear
Bahir Dar in OctoberBest monthThis month
October in Bahir Dar is pleasantly warm: average highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C, around 72 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 68% humidity — about 6°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.
Bahir Dar in NovemberBest month
November in Bahir Dar is pleasantly warm: average highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C, around 28 mm of rain (dry) and 63% humidity — about 3°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.
Bahir Dar in DecemberBest month
December in Bahir Dar is warm to hot: average highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C, around 10 mm of rain (dry) and 57% 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.
Bahir Dar in JanuaryBest month
January in Bahir Dar is warm to hot: average highs of 28°C and lows of 13°C, around 4 mm of rain (dry) and 50% humidity — about 4°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.
Bahir Dar in FebruaryBest month
February in Bahir Dar is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 15°C, around 10 mm of rain (dry) and 42% humidity — about 5°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Bahir Dar in MarchBest month
March in Bahir Dar is hot: average highs of 31°C and lows of 17°C, around 29 mm of rain (dry) and 41% humidity — about 4°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Bahir Dar in AprilBest month
April in Bahir Dar is warm to hot: average highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C, around 59 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 45% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Bahir Dar in MayBest month
May in Bahir Dar is warm to hot: average highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C, around 135 mm of rain (some rain) and 56% humidity — about 3°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.
Bahir Dar in June
June in Bahir Dar is warm to hot: average highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C, around 197 mm of rain (wet) and 72% humidity — about 7°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Bahir Dar in July
July in Bahir Dar is pleasantly warm: average highs of 23°C and lows of 16°C, around 394 mm of rain (very wet) and 84% humidity — about 10°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.
Bahir Dar in August
August in Bahir Dar is pleasantly warm: average highs of 22°C and lows of 16°C, around 370 mm of rain (very wet) and 86% humidity — about 10°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.
Bahir Dar in September
September in Bahir Dar is pleasantly warm: average highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C, around 200 mm of rain (wet) and 78% humidity — about 8°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.
FAQ
›What is the best time to visit Bahir Dar?
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Bahir Dar are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov and Dec. The hottest month is March (average high 31°C) and the coldest is August (average low 16°C).
›What's the weather like in Bahir Dar in October, and what should I wear?
October in Bahir Dar is pleasantly warm: average highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C, around 72 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 68% humidity — about 6°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 Bahir Dar in November, and what should I wear?
November in Bahir Dar is pleasantly warm: average highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C, around 28 mm of rain (dry) and 63% humidity — about 3°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.
›When is the rainy season in Bahir Dar?
Bahir Dar is wettest in July, with about 394 mm on average, and driest in January, with about 4 mm.
›How cold does Bahir Dar get? Does it snow?
The coldest month is August, averaging 22°C by day and 16°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: March; coldest: August.