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Sun & Beach Potential

100/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

January, November, December

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Avoid

June, July, August, September

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Weather

19°C – 24°C

Avg Temp Range

Precipitation

Seasonal (check heatmap)

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Tip for your trip

The best months for a sun and beach holiday in Gondar are from January, November, December. If you're planning to travel during this period, it's a good idea to arrange your stay early — especially in popular beach areas.

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Climate Heatmap

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

Sun & Beach conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Gondar

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
100Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°4
February
99Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
22°3
March
96Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
23°11
April
92Excellent
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
75Good
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
21°143
July
57Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 90Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°293
August
51Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 75Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
19°315
September
78Good
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°125
October
96Excellent
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°59
November
100Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
21°13
December
100Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°8

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

Quick summary: visiting Gondar

When is the best time to visit Gondar for sun & beach?

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The best time to visit Gondar for sun & beach is typically in January, November, December, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Gondar?

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Rainy season typically: July–August. It is generally better to avoid these months for sun & beach.

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