Hot
Average highs reach 39°C, so days can feel very hot.
August verdict
Danakil Depression, Ethiopia in August
Weather score44Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs reach 39°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 7.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 40mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
39°C
Rain
40mm
Sun
7.4h
Weather score
44
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 40mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Danakil Depression, Ethiopia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August39°C average high
August sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMay to August
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August40mm average rain
August is one of Danakil Depression's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsJanuary to June and September to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August7.4 hours average sun
August is below Danakil Depression's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsApril to May and October to November
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
August44 weather score
August is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April and October to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.