When to go · Bahir Dar

Bahir Dar in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (heavy rain, muddy falls paths).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C) / 15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C); average high / low
Rain days: 20
Crowds: Low; Ethiopia overall
Prices: Low; Ethiopia overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Bahir Dar

Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (heavy rain, muddy falls paths).

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

Bahir DarHighs around 26 °C (79 °F), lows around 15 °C (59 °F), rain on about 20 daysHighs around 79 °F (26 °C), lows around 59 °F (15 °C), rain on about 20 days

Ethiopia overall: Still wet across the highlands; only the east and Omo stay workable.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Bahir Dar, side by side.

First month

Second month

August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (heavy rain, muddy falls paths).

January: Inside Bahir Dar's best window: Oct–Mar (dry, clear).

Bahir Dar: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.