Bonga, Ethiopia experiences average highs of 24°C (75°F) and lows of 13°C (55°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is frequent, averaging about 24 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have cooled by 0.9°C (1.6°F) across the available records.
Bonga, Ethiopia Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Bonga, Ethiopia. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: May–Oct At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
7.2/10
Best: January, December
UV Index
8
High
Temperature 24°C / 13°C
Feels Like 26°C / 14°C
Rainy Days 24
Rainfall 240 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 80%
Wind Speed 6 km/h
Dew Point 15°C
Hottest Month
26°C
February
Avg Low 13°C
Rain 15 days
Coldest Month
12°C
December
Avg High 24°C
Rain 16 days
Driest Month
11 days
January
Avg High 25°C
Avg Low 12°C
Windiest Month
7 km/h
August (Gusts 28)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding March, April, May, September due to heavy rainfall.
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:26
Daylight 12.5h
Sunset 18:56
Live conditions —
Bonga on the map · live conditions
Bonga, Ethiopia
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Ethiopia
- City
- Bonga
- Population
- 56K
- Coordinates
- 7.29°, 36.24°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 25°C
Avg Low 14°C
Rain 28 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 22°C
Avg Low 14°C
Rain 28 days/mo
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 23°C
Avg Low 13°C
Rain 27 days/mo
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 25°C
Avg Low 12°C
Rain 14 days/mo
2/3 best months
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
High Low Shaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 25°C / 12°C . Feb: 26°C / 13°C . Mar: 26°C / 14°C . Apr: 25°C / 15°C . May: 24°C / 14°C . Jun: 23°C / 14°C . Jul: 22°C / 14°C . Aug: 22°C / 14°C . Sep: 23°C / 13°C . Oct: 23°C / 13°C . Nov: 24°C / 12°C . Dec: 24°C / 12°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 63 mm. Feb: 109 mm. Mar: 245 mm. Apr: 371 mm. May: 361 mm. Jun: 203 mm. Jul: 224 mm. Aug: 232 mm. Sep: 304 mm. Oct: 437 mm. Nov: 236 mm. Dec: 94 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 66%. Feb: 66%. Mar: 74%. Apr: 83%. May: 88%. Jun: 85%. Jul: 86%. Aug: 86%. Sep: 87%. Oct: 86%. Nov: 79%. Dec: 72%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind Speed Gusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 6 km/h . Feb: 6 km/h . Mar: 6 km/h . Apr: 6 km/h . May: 6 km/h . Jun: 7 km/h . Jul: 7 km/h . Aug: 7 km/h . Sep: 7 km/h . Oct: 6 km/h . Nov: 5 km/h . Dec: 6 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 11h. Feb: 11h. Mar: 10h. Apr: 9h. May: 9h. Jun: 9h. Jul: 8h. Aug: 9h. Sep: 10h. Oct: 10h. Nov: 10h. Dec: 11h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 7. Feb: UV 8. Mar: UV 9. Apr: UV 9. May: UV 9. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 9. Oct: UV 9. Nov: UV 8. Dec: UV 7.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight 12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Climate Trends
Average highs have cooled by 0.9°C (1.6°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 23 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Feb 2025 · 26°C | Feb · 26°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · 11°C | Dec · 12°C |
| Wettest month | Oct 2025 · 494 mm | Oct · 437 mm |
| Windiest month | Jul 2025 · 7 km/h | Aug · 7 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January best
Excellent 
February
Good March
Wet April
Wet May
Wet June
Wet July
Wet August
Wet September
Wet October
Wet November
Wet December best
Excellent | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January best | 25°C / 12°C | 26°C / 12°C | 11days (63 mm) Wet | 10.7h Excellent | 66% Muggy | 7.4 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| February | 26°C / 13°C | 28°C / 13°C | 15days (109 mm) Wet | 10.7h Excellent | 66% Muggy | 8.1 Very High | Good | View Details |
| March | 26°C / 14°C | 29°C / 15°C | 25days (245 mm) Wet | 10.4h Excellent | 74% Muggy | 8.5 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| April | 25°C / 15°C | 29°C / 16°C | 28days (371 mm) Wet | 8.9h Good | 83% Humid | 8.8 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| May | 24°C / 14°C | 27°C / 15°C | 30days (361 mm) Wet | 9.1h Good | 88% Very Muggy | 8.7 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| June | 23°C / 14°C | 25°C / 14°C | 28days (203 mm) Wet | 9.3h Good | 85% Humid | 8.4 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| July | 22°C / 14°C | 23°C / 14°C | 28days (224 mm) Wet | 8.2h Good | 86% Very Muggy | 8 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| August | 22°C / 14°C | 24°C / 14°C | 28days (232 mm) Wet | 8.7h Good | 86% Very Muggy | 7.8 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| September | 23°C / 13°C | 25°C / 14°C | 29days (304 mm) Wet | 9.6h Good | 87% Very Muggy | 8.7 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| October | 23°C / 13°C | 27°C / 13°C | 30days (437 mm) Wet | 9.9h Good | 86% Very Muggy | 8.5 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| November | 24°C / 12°C | 27°C / 12°C | 22days (236 mm) Wet | 10.3h Excellent | 79% Humid | 8 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| December best | 24°C / 12°C | 26°C / 11°C | 16days (94 mm) Wet | 10.8h Excellent | 72% Muggy | 7.3 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Bonga are January, December, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Bonga, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Bonga is February, with average daytime highs of 26°C (79°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Bonga is December, with average overnight lows of 12°C (53°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Bonga is October, averaging 437mm of precipitation across 30 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Bonga runs through May, October, September, April, with the heaviest rainfall in May. Based on 10-year averages for Bonga.
Bonga receives approximately 117 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is December with around 11 hours. Based on climate data for Bonga.
The least favorable months to visit Bonga are March, April, May, September, primarily due to heavy rainfall. For the best conditions, consider January, December instead.
The annual average UV index in Bonga is 8, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Bonga is 80%, classified as humid. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Bonga are 6 km/h (4 mph). The windiest month is August with peak winds reaching 7 km/h (4 mph) (gusts up to 28 km/h / 17 mph).
Bonga averages 1 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 70%. The clearest skies occur in January.
The annual average dew point in Bonga is 15°C (59°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Bonga has a Oceanic climate, classified as Cfb under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Bonga ranges from 14°C (57°F) to 26°C (79°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
July is not the best time to visit Bonga, with a climate score of 6.9/10. Consider visiting during January, December instead for better conditions.
For July in Bonga, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sunglasses. With average highs of 22°C (71°F) and 28 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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