January · Ethiopia
Best time to visit Gondar in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Gondar in January
Average temperature 19°C, 17 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 54% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
9.8/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 17 mm
- Humidity
- 54%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Gondar scores 9.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 19°C, 17 mm of rain, and roughly 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Gondar was Ethiopia's imperial capital, with castle compounds, painted churches and the Simien Mountains beyond.
January ranks 2nd of 12 for Gondar — one of the best windows
January 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.
Expect 17 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.3 daylight hours.
A 9.8/10 puts this among the year's best months in Gondar (2nd 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. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Gondar in January?
- In January, Gondar averages 19°C, 17 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.8/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Gondar?
- January 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 Gondar in January?
- Expect about 17 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 54% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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