July · Ethiopia
Best time to visit Gondar in July Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Gondar in July
Average temperature 18°C, 779 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
- 779 mm
- Humidity
- 87%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 20
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
July in Gondar scores 4.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 18°C, 779 mm of rain, and roughly 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Gondar was Ethiopia's imperial capital, with castle compounds, painted churches and the Simien Mountains beyond.
July in Gondar: expect compromises
July averages 18°C (64°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
779 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.
It scores 4.7/10 here, 11th 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.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? February scores 5.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Gondar in July?
- In July, Gondar averages 18°C, 779 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 Gondar?
- 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 Gondar in July?
- Expect about 779 mm of rain in July. Average humidity is 87% and there are about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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