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Dire Dawa in July

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Sep (rainy, hotter).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
38°C (100°F) / 24°C (75°F)
average high / low
Rain days
8
Crowds
Low
Ethiopia overall
Prices
Low
Ethiopia overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Dire Dawa

Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Sep (rainy, hotter).

Is another month better than July?

July is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in July

Long-term averages
  • Dire DawaHighs around 38 °C (100 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 8 days
  • Eastern escarpment, Ethiopia · Harar, Dire Dawa, Jijigahot

    Harar is mild at about 1,900 m; Dire Dawa below it is hot from May to September.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Ethiopia overall
Low
Prices · Ethiopia overall
Low

Ethiopia overall: Heaviest highland rain: muddy roads, cloud on the mountains, flight delays.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Dire Dawa, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jul: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jul: 38 °C (100 °F)

    Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)

  • Night low

    Jul: 24 °C (75 °F)

    Jan: 15 °C (59 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jul: 8

    Jan: 2 (better)

  • Crowds

    Jul: Low

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Jul: Low

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Jul: 0

    Jan: 1

July: Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Sep (rainy, hotter).

January: Inside Dire Dawa's best window: Oct–Mar (dry, cooler).

Dire Dawa: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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