Climate & Seasons

• Ethiopia has a diverse set of seasons experienced throughout the year.

Summer season

• It is referred to as Meher or Kiremt and is experienced in June through August.
• During this time, Ethiopians enjoy the monsoon summer season characterized by heavy rainfalls.
• These months are considered the coldest months of the year, and it is advisable to carry warm clothes and lots of layers if you have a plan to visit during these specific months.
• However, visitors and tourists can as well enjoy some few hours of sunshine during the day, especially in the morning.

Autumn season

• It is known as Belg in the local Ethiopian language.
• The Belg season is experienced in September, October, and November, respectively, and is characterized by a majority of people harvesting their crops.

Winter season

• The Bega is a common term used to refer to the winter season and is experienced in December, January, and February.
• These are the dry months experienced in the country.
• Moreover, this season is significantly characterized by frost in most mornings, especially in January and few days of February.

Spring season.

• Spring season in Ethiopia begins in March, April, and May.
• Occasional showers significantly characterize the season.
• However, in May, it is always the hottest month in the country, and it is advisable to carry light clothes during this month.
• Significantly, climatic seasons in Ethiopia are determined by diverse altitudes, rainfall and temperatures experienced in the country.
• Therefore, people in the lowlands usually experience hotter temperatures whereas those living in highland areas experience cooler temperatures.