Backpacking Potential
Excellent
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
October, December, January
June, July, August, September
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Seasonal (check heatmap)
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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.
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Climate Heatmap
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.
→ See where to stay in GondarBackpacking conditions breakdown
Monthly weather & climate data for Gondar
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 88Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 20° | 4 |
February | 87Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 22° | 3 |
March | 85Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 23° | 11 |
April | 85Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 24° | 29 |
May | 85Excellent Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 23° | 95 |
June | 84Excellent Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 21° | 143 |
July | 50Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 90Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 20° | 293 |
August | 50Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 75Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 19° | 315 |
September | 81Excellent Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 20° | 125 |
October | 90Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 20° | 59 |
November | 88Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 21° | 13 |
December | 89Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 20° | 8 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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