Best Time to Visit Gondar for Backpacking | Weather by Month

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Backpacking Potential

90/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

October, December, January

Avoid

June, July, August, September

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Weather

19°C – 24°C

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Gondar?

The best time to visit Gondar for backpacking is October, December, January, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

These months are especially popular among backpackers in Gondar due to better weather and lower costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Gondar

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	88Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	29°	4	1.7	45%	dry
February	87Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	22°	31°	3	2.7	40%	dry
March	85Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	31°	11	3.3	38%	dry
April	85Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	24°	32°	29	6	40%	dry
May	85Excellent Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	30°	95	9.8	50%	shoulder
June	84Excellent Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	27°	143	10.5	63%	shoulder
July	50Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 90Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	24°	293	11	76%	wet
August	50Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 75Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	19°	24°	315	14.4	77%	wet
September	81Excellent Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	26°	125	9.5	70%	shoulder
October	90Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	27°	59	5.6	60%	shoulder
November	88Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	28°	13	2.4	50%	dry
December	89Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	28°	8	2.1	47%	dry