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Jijiga in June

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (hot, dusty).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
35°C (95°F) / 22°C (72°F)
average high / low
Rain days
6
Crowds
Low
Ethiopia overall
Prices
Low
Ethiopia overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Jijiga

Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (hot, dusty).

Is another month better than June?

June is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in June

Long-term averages
  • JijigaHighs around 35 °C (95 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 6 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: Kiremt rains start in the highlands; roads get slower.

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Jun: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jun: 35 °C (95 °F)

    Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)

  • Night low

    Jun: 22 °C (72 °F)

    Jan: 15 °C (59 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jun: 6

    Jan: 2 (better)

  • Crowds

    Jun: Low

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Jun: Low

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Jun: 0

    Jan: 1

June: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (hot, dusty).

January: Inside Jijiga's best window: Oct–Mar.

Jijiga: 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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