Aksum in August
6.1out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Warm and comfortable: highs around 24°C. Very wet: about 31 rainy days.
24°CAvg high
15°CAvg low
31Rainy days (297 mm)
12:28 hDaylight
06:15Sunrise · 18:43 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 24°C
- Very wet: about 31 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in August is fairly consistent from year to year (0.8 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C | 10°C | 3 mm | 1 | – | – | 9.0 |
| February | 29°C | 12°C | 1 mm | 0 | – | – | 9.0 |
| March | 30°C | 14°C | 15 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.5 |
| April | 31°C | 15°C | 21 mm | 5 | – | – | 8.0 |
| May | 30°C | 16°C | 42 mm | 7 | – | – | 7.9 |
| June | 28°C | 15°C | 118 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.9 |
| July | 24°C | 14°C | 293 mm | 30 | – | – | 6.1 |
| August | 24°C | 15°C | 297 mm | 31 | – | – | 6.1 |
| September | 26°C | 13°C | 87 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.4 |
| October | 27°C | 12°C | 10 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.9 |
| November | 26°C | 11°C | 7 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.9 |
| December | 26°C | 10°C | 1 mm | 0 | – | – | 9.0 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Aksum in August?
Daytime highs average 24°C and nights about 15°C.
When is the best time to visit Aksum?
The best months are January, February, December, October.