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Outdoor activities Potential

92/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

February, October, March

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Avoid

July, August, September

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Weather

15°C – 19°C

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Precipitation

Seasonal (check heatmap)

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The best time to visit Lalibela for hiking is February, October, March, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable.

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Lalibela

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
65Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
15°13
February
92Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
17°21
March
85Excellent
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
18°54
April
82Excellent
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
19°66
May
78Good
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
19°71
June
74Good
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
19°77
July
40Poor
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 90Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
18°271
August
40Poor
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 90Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
17°277
September
75Good
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
17°102
October
91Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
16°44
November
65Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
15°18
December
65Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
15°9

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Lalibela

When is the best time to visit Lalibela for outdoor activities?

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The best time to visit Lalibela for outdoor activities is typically in February, October, March, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Lalibela?

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Rainy season typically: July–August. It is generally better to avoid these months for outdoor activities.

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