When to go · Mekele
Mekele in July
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (very hot).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C) / 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Low
- Ethiopia overall
- Prices
- Low
- Ethiopia overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (very hot).
Is another month better than July?
July is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in July
- MekeleHighs around 34 °C (93 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 93 °F (34 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 7 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Ethiopia overall
- Low
- Prices · Ethiopia overall
- Low
Ethiopia overall: Heaviest highland rain: muddy roads, cloud on the mountains, flight delays.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Mekele, side by side.
Verdict
Jul: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jul: 34 °C (93 °F)93 °F (34 °C)
Jan: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Night low
Jul: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Jan: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Rain days
Jul: 7
Jan: 2 (better)
Crowds
Jul: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Jul: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Jul: 0
Jan: 1
July: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (very hot).
January: Inside Mekele's best window: Oct–Mar.
Mekele: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen