Planning a trip to Dire Dawa in August? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +31°C and approximately 0 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 26 rainy days and 126 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
August is usually the wettest month of the year in Dire Dawa;
Average weather
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+31°C
Avg. max. temperature
+17°C
Min.
+35°C
Max.
126 mm
Total precipitation
67%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
2 ⛅️
Cloudy
26 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Dire Dawa has good weather in August.
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Average temperature in Dire Dawa in August
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Dire Dawa for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +35°C during the day to a minimum of +20°C during the night, the temperature in August averages around +32°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +32°C to +32°C.
Is Dire Dawa warm or cold in August?
Dire Dawa is typically hot in August.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +31°C to +31°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +20°C to +20°C.
Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.
August is one of the warmest months in Dire Dawa, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Dire Dawa in August
Dire Dawa weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+31°C
+31°C
+31°C
Min. temperature
+17°C
+17°C
+14°C
Max. temperature
+35°C
+35°C
+34°C
Rainfall
100 mm
126 mm
121 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
66%
67%
65%
Air pressure
1012 HPa
1012 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
1
0
1
Cloudy days
3
2
2
Rainy days
26
26
24
Snowy days
0
0
0
August weather is still as good as in July.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +31°C for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 100 mm to 126 mm.Humidity rises from 66% to 67%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 2 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 1 sunny days in July to 0 in August.
September brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Dire Dawa in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Dire Dawa is gradually decreasing during August, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Dire Dawa based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 68% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 89 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 15 mm, which is considered light rain.August is a pretty wet month with over 21 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
August is one of the rainiest months in Dire Dawa, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Dire Dawa wettest month is April, where a typical day has a 67% chance of precipitation and 164 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 19% chance of precipitation and 19 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last August in Dire Dawa?
This is the weather in Dire Dawa in August 2024:
1 August
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+32°C
2 August
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+30°C
3 August
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+28°C
4 August
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+32°C
5 August
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+32°C
6 August
☁️
+32°C
7 August
☁️
+32°C
8 August
🌧️
+33°C
9 August
🌧️
+32°C
10 August
☁️
+32°C
11 August
☁️
+32°C
12 August
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+32°C
13 August
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+32°C
14 August
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+33°C
15 August
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+34°C
16 August
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+33°C
17 August
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+32°C
18 August
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+33°C
19 August
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+34°C
20 August
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+33°C
21 August
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+33°C
22 August
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+31°C
23 August
🌧️
+30°C
24 August
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+33°C
25 August
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+33°C
26 August
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+35°C
27 August
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+35°C
28 August
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+34°C
29 August
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+33°C
30 August
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+32°C
31 August
🌧️
+32°C
In August 2024 Dire Dawa had 6 sunny days, 19 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +32°C, with an absolute maximum of +35°C and a minimum of +28°C. The average humidity was 63%, with a maximum of 95% and a minimum of 37%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 5 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years
This is how Dire Dawa climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Dire Dawa in August has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1982 (+28°C) and the highest in 2015 (+31°C). The driest year was 2015 with only 455 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1985 with 1471 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Dire Dawa in August:
Is August a good time to visit Dire Dawa?
August is a really good time to go to Dire Dawa. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Dire Dawa.
Can you sunbathe in Dire Dawa in August?
Absolutely, August is hot in Dire Dawa. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.
Is Dire Dawa rainy in August?
Dire Dawa is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Dire Dawa in August?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Dire Dawa in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Ethiopia
Check out the weather for other cities in Ethiopia.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Dire Dawa, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
