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Hawassa in February

Great month. Inside Hawassa's best window: Oct–Mar (dry, clear lake views).

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
30°C (86°F) / 12°C (54°F)
average high / low
Rain days
3
Crowds
Medium
Ethiopia overall
Prices
Medium
Ethiopia overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Hawassa

Inside Hawassa's best window: Oct–Mar (dry, clear lake views).

Is another month better than February?

No other month rates higher than February for Hawassa in this guide.

Weather in February

Long-term averages
  • HawassaHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 12 °C (54 °F), rain on about 3 days
  • Rift Valley lakes, Ethiopia · Ziway, Langano, Hawassa, Arba Minchbest weather

    Warmer than Addis; two rainy spells in many years (April–May and October).

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Ethiopia overall
Medium
Prices · Ethiopia overall
Medium

Ethiopia overall: Dry, warm days; good for the south and Bale.

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Feb: Great

    Jan: Great

  • Daytime high

    Feb: 30 °C (86 °F)

    Jan: 29 °C (84 °F)

  • Night low

    Feb: 12 °C (54 °F)

    Jan: 11 °C (52 °F)

  • Rain days

    Feb: 3

    Jan: 2 (better)

  • Crowds

    Feb: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Feb: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Feb: 0

    Jan: 1

February: Inside Hawassa's best window: Oct–Mar (dry, clear lake views).

January: Inside Hawassa's best window: Oct–Mar (dry, clear lake views).

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

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
  • A warm layer for the evenings

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