When to go · Melka Awash

Melka Awash in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (heavy rain, muddy paths).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C) / 13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C); average high / low
Rain days: 15
Crowds: Low; Ethiopia overall
Prices: Low; Ethiopia overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Melka Awash

Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (heavy rain, muddy paths).

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

Melka AwashHighs around 24 °C (75 °F), lows around 13 °C (55 °F), rain on about 15 daysHighs around 75 °F (24 °C), lows around 55 °F (13 °C), rain on about 15 days

Ethiopia overall: Still wet across the highlands; only the east and Omo stay workable.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Melka Awash, side by side.

First month

Second month

August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (heavy rain, muddy paths).

January: Inside Melka Awash's best window: Oct–Mar.

Melka Awash: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.