September · Ethiopia
Best time to visit Bahir Dar in September Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Bahir Dar in September
Average temperature 19°C, 178 mm of rain, about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 79% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
September score
5.6/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 178 mm
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 26
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
September in Bahir Dar scores 5.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 19°C, 178 mm of rain, and roughly 26 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.
September in Bahir Dar: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
September averages 19°C (65°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Monthly rainfall reaches 178 mm — wet for this destination — but about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 5.6/10 here, 9th 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 4.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Bahir Dar in September?
- In September, Bahir Dar averages 19°C, 178 mm of rain, and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.6/10.
- Is September a good time to visit Bahir Dar?
- September earns a 5.6/10 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 September?
- Expect about 178 mm of rain in September. Average humidity is 79% and there are about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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