Finote Selam, Ethiopia experiences average highs of 24°C (75°F) and lows of 13°C (55°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is frequent, averaging about 14 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Finote Selam, Ethiopia Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Finote Selam, 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
7.9/10
Best: January, February, March, November, December
UV Index
8
High
Temperature 24°C / 13°C
Feels Like 25°C / 12°C
Rainy Days 14
Rainfall 163 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 65%
Wind Speed 9 km/h
Dew Point 11°C
Hottest Month
28°C
March
Avg Low 14°C
Rain 4 days
Coldest Month
11°C
December
Avg High 25°C
Rain 1 days
Driest Month
0 days
January
Avg High 26°C
Avg Low 11°C
Windiest Month
10 km/h
April (Gusts 29)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding June, July, August, September due to heavy rainfall.
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:16
Daylight 12.7h
Sunset 18:58
Live conditions —
Finote Selam on the map · live conditions
Finote Selam, Ethiopia
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Ethiopia
- City
- Finote Selam
- Population
- 58.4K
- Coordinates
- 10.70°, 37.27°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 27°C
Avg Low 15°C
Rain 9 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 21°C
Avg Low 13°C
Rain 29 days/mo
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 23°C
Avg Low 11°C
Rain 17 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 26°C
Avg Low 12°C
Rain 1 days/mo
3/3 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: 26°C / 11°C . Feb: 27°C / 13°C . Mar: 28°C / 14°C . Apr: 28°C / 15°C . May: 26°C / 15°C . Jun: 23°C / 13°C . Jul: 20°C / 13°C . Aug: 20°C / 12°C . Sep: 22°C / 12°C . Oct: 22°C / 11°C . Nov: 23°C / 11°C . Dec: 25°C / 11°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 1 mm. Feb: 11 mm. Mar: 16 mm. Apr: 48 mm. May: 158 mm. Jun: 305 mm. Jul: 473 mm. Aug: 429 mm. Sep: 344 mm. Oct: 148 mm. Nov: 23 mm. Dec: 3 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 44%. Feb: 45%. Mar: 43%. Apr: 48%. May: 63%. Jun: 80%. Jul: 89%. Aug: 89%. Sep: 86%. Oct: 78%. Nov: 66%. Dec: 54%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind Speed Gusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 9 km/h . Feb: 9 km/h . Mar: 9 km/h . Apr: 10 km/h . May: 10 km/h . Jun: 9 km/h . Jul: 10 km/h . Aug: 10 km/h . Sep: 9 km/h . Oct: 7 km/h . Nov: 7 km/h . Dec: 8 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 11h. Feb: 11h. Mar: 11h. Apr: 11h. May: 10h. Jun: 9h. Jul: 7h. Aug: 8h. Sep: 10h. Oct: 10h. Nov: 11h. Dec: 11h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 8. Feb: UV 8. Mar: UV 9. Apr: UV 9. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 9. Oct: UV 8. 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 stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall is trending drier by about 42 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Feb 2025 · 27°C | Mar · 28°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · 11°C | Dec · 11°C |
| Wettest month | Jul 2025 · 474 mm | Jul · 473 mm |
| Windiest month | Jul 2025 · 10 km/h | Apr · 10 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January best
Excellent 
February best
Excellent March best
Excellent April
Excellent May
Good June
Wet July
Wet August
Wet September
Wet October
Good November best
Excellent December best
Excellent | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January best | 26°C / 11°C | 25°C / 10°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 10.7h Excellent | 44% Moderate | 7.6 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| February best | 27°C / 13°C | 27°C / 12°C | 3days (11 mm) Excellent | 10.7h Excellent | 45% Moderate | 8.4 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| March best | 28°C / 14°C | 28°C / 13°C | 4days (16 mm) Good | 10.8h Excellent | 43% Moderate | 8.9 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| April | 28°C / 15°C | 28°C / 15°C | 7days (48 mm) Good | 10.7h Excellent | 48% Moderate | 8.5 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| May | 26°C / 15°C | 27°C / 14°C | 15days (158 mm) Wet | 10.1h Excellent | 63% Muggy | 8.3 Very High | Good | View Details |
| June | 23°C / 13°C | 25°C / 13°C | 24days (305 mm) Wet | 9.4h Good | 80% Humid | 8.1 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| July | 20°C / 13°C | 22°C / 13°C | 31days (473 mm) Wet | 7.4h Good | 89% Very Muggy | 7.9 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| August | 20°C / 12°C | 22°C / 12°C | 31days (429 mm) Wet | 7.7h Good | 89% Very Muggy | 7.3 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| September | 22°C / 12°C | 25°C / 12°C | 29days (344 mm) Wet | 9.6h Good | 86% Very Muggy | 8.7 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| October | 22°C / 11°C | 25°C / 11°C | 17days (148 mm) Wet | 10.4h Excellent | 78% Humid | 8.4 Very High | Good | View Details |
| November best | 23°C / 11°C | 24°C / 10°C | 5days (23 mm) Good | 10.6h Excellent | 66% Muggy | 7.6 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| December best | 25°C / 11°C | 25°C / 10°C | 1days (3 mm) Excellent | 10.7h Excellent | 54% Moderate | 7.3 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Finote Selam are January, February, March, November, December, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Finote Selam, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Finote Selam is March, with average daytime highs of 28°C (83°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Finote Selam is December, with average overnight lows of 11°C (52°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Finote Selam is July, averaging 473mm of precipitation across 31 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Finote Selam runs through July, August, September, June, with the heaviest rainfall in July. Based on 10-year averages for Finote Selam.
Finote Selam receives approximately 119 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is March with around 11 hours. Based on climate data for Finote Selam.
The least favorable months to visit Finote Selam are June, July, August, September, primarily due to heavy rainfall. For the best conditions, consider January, February, March, November, December instead.
The annual average UV index in Finote Selam is 8, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Finote Selam is 65%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Finote Selam are 9 km/h (6 mph). The windiest month is April with peak winds reaching 10 km/h (6 mph) (gusts up to 29 km/h / 18 mph).
Finote Selam averages 3 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 56%. The clearest skies occur in December.
The annual average dew point in Finote Selam is 11°C (52°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Finote Selam has a Subtropical Highland climate, classified as Cwb 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 Finote Selam ranges from 12°C (54°F) to 25°C (77°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 Finote Selam, with a climate score of 6.3/10. Consider visiting during January, February, March, November, December instead for better conditions.
For July in Finote Selam, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sunglasses. With average highs of 20°C (69°F) and 31 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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