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Mekele in July: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Mekele in July will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Mekele, based on historical data.
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July

Weather in Mekele in July 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Mekele in July, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +23°C during the day and approximately 0 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 25 rainy days in the month and around 240 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • July is usually the coldest month of the year in Mekele;

Average weather

☀️
+23°C
Avg. max. temperature
+11°C
Min.
+30°C
Max.
240 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
0 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
0 ⛅️
Cloudy
25 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Mekele has OK weather in July.

Average temperature in Mekele in July

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Mekele for July based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +27°C during the day to a minimum of +14°C during the night, the temperature in July averages around +25°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 23% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +27°C to +24°C.

Is Mekele warm or cold in July?

Mekele is typically warm in July.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +27°C to +23°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +15°C to +14°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

July is the coldest month in Mekele, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Mekele in July

Mekele weather looks like this, on average, in July and the surrounding months.
JuneJulyAugust
Avg. temperature
+27°C+23°C+23°C
Min. temperature
+11°C+11°C+11°C
Max. temperature
+33°C+30°C+27°C
Rainfall
64 mm240 mm281 mm
Wind
1 m/s0 m/s0 m/s
Humidity
59%82%85%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1013 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
400
Cloudy days
900
Rainy days
152525
Snowy days
000

July typically has worse weather conditions compared to June. It’s getting colder in July. From +27°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +23°C. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 64 mm to 240 mm. Humidity rises from 59% to 82%. Winds are calmer in comparison to June, going down from 1 m/s to 0 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 4 sunny days in June to 0 in July.

August brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Mekele in July based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Mekele is gradually increasing during July, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during July in Mekele based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 100% chance of rain on an average day in July, with total rainfall of approximately 150 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 14 mm, which is considered light rain. July is a pretty wet month with over 31 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
July is one of the rainiest months in Mekele, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Mekele wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 81% chance of precipitation and 281 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 13% chance of precipitation and 3 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last July in Mekele?

This is the weather in Mekele in July 2023:
1 July
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+27°C
2 July
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+25°C
3 July
☁️
+26°C
4 July
☀️
+27°C
5 July
☁️
+27°C
6 July
☁️
+26°C
7 July
☁️
+26°C
8 July
☁️
+26°C
9 July
☁️
+25°C
10 July
☁️
+26°C
11 July
☁️
+25°C
12 July
☁️
+24°C
13 July
☁️
+25°C
14 July
☀️
+27°C
15 July
☁️
+26°C
16 July
☀️
+24°C
17 July
☀️
+24°C
18 July
☁️
+25°C
19 July
☁️
+26°C
20 July
☁️
+26°C
21 July
☁️
+25°C
22 July
☁️
+25°C
23 July
☁️
+24°C
24 July
☁️
+26°C
25 July
☁️
+26°C
26 July
☁️
+25°C
27 July
☁️
+24°C
28 July
☁️
+25°C
29 July
☀️
+26°C
30 July
☁️
+25°C
31 July
☁️
+24°C
In July 2023 Mekele had 5 sunny days, 26 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +25°C, with an absolute maximum of +27°C and a minimum of +24°C. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 42%. 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 Mekele climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Mekele in July has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1993 (+24°C) and the highest in 2015 (+26°C). The driest year was 2002 with only 535 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1985 with 1156 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Mekele in July:

Is July a good time to visit Mekele?

It’s always a good time to visit Mekele, but the weather is changeable in July, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Mekele in July?

July is warm in Mekele. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Mekele rainy in July?

Mekele is often rainy in July. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Mekele in July?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Mekele in July, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Mekele

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Mekele, 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.