July · Ethiopia
Best time to visit Bahir Dar in July Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Bahir Dar in July
Average temperature 18°C, 560 mm of rain, about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 87% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
July score
4.7/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 560 mm
- Humidity
- 87%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 20
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
July in Bahir Dar scores 4.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 18°C, 560 mm of rain, and roughly 20 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.
July in Bahir Dar: expect compromises
Temperatures hover around 18°C (64°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
This is the year's wettest stretch at 560 mm, but with about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine it is not a total loss; an indoor fallback covers the risk.
That is 4.7/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 9.9/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Bahir Dar — 5.2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Bahir Dar in July?
- In July, Bahir Dar averages 18°C, 560 mm of rain, and about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.7/10.
- Is July a good time to visit Bahir Dar?
- July earns a 4.7/10 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 July?
- Expect about 560 mm of rain in July. Average humidity is 87% and there are about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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