August · Ethiopia
Best time to visit Bahir Dar in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Bahir Dar in August
Average temperature 17°C, 387 mm of rain, about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 88% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
4.5/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 387 mm
- Humidity
- 88%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 18
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
August in Bahir Dar scores 4.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 17°C, 387 mm of rain, and roughly 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Bahir Dar sits on Lake Tana in Ethiopia, with island monasteries and the Blue Nile Falls close by.
August in Bahir Dar — the hardest end of the year
August averages 17°C (63°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
387 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 4.5/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? February scores 5.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Bahir Dar in August?
- In August, Bahir Dar averages 17°C, 387 mm of rain, and about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.5/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Bahir Dar?
- August earns a 4.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Bahir Dar in August?
- Expect about 387 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 88% and there are about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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