August · Ethiopia
Best time to visit Gondar in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Gondar in August
Average temperature 18°C, 459 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
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 459 mm
- Humidity
- 88%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 18
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
August in Gondar scores 4.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 18°C, 459 mm of rain, and roughly 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Gondar was Ethiopia's imperial capital, with castle compounds, painted churches and the Simien Mountains beyond.
August in Gondar — off-season conditions
Temperatures hover around 18°C (64°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Expect monsoon-level rainfall at 459 mm: only about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the month, and stretches of heavy rain are normal.
That is 4.5/10 on the same scale — 12th 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.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Gondar — 5.4 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Gondar in August?
- In August, Gondar averages 18°C, 459 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 Gondar?
- 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 Gondar in August?
- Expect about 459 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 88% and there are about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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