December · Ethiopia
Best time to visit Bahir Dar in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Bahir Dar in December
Average temperature 17°C, 7 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 63% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
9.8/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 7 mm
- Humidity
- 63%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Bahir Dar scores 9.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 17°C, 7 mm of rain, and roughly 27 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.
December is one of the strongest months in Bahir Dar (4th)
December 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.
Rain is a non-issue at 7 mm for the month, with about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.3 hours of daylight to work with.
A 9.8/10 puts this among the year's best months in Bahir Dar (4th of 12); only February scores higher, at 9.9/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Figure on peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Bahir Dar in December?
- In December, Bahir Dar averages 17°C, 7 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.8/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Bahir Dar?
- December earns a 9.8/10 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 December?
- Expect about 7 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 63% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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