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Melka Awash in July

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

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
24°C (75°F) / 13°C (55°F)
average high / low
Rain days
16
Crowds
Low
Ethiopia overall
Prices
Low
Ethiopia overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Melka Awash

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

Is another month better than July?

July is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in July

Long-term averages
  • Melka AwashHighs around 24 °C (75 °F), lows around 13 °C (55 °F), rain on about 16 days

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 Melka Awash, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jul: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jul: 24 °C (75 °F)

    Jan: 28 °C (82 °F)

  • Night low

    Jul: 13 °C (55 °F)

    Jan: 12 °C (54 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jul: 16

    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: Jun–Sep (heavy rain, muddy paths).

January: Inside Melka Awash's best window: Oct–Mar.

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

What to pack

  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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