SeasonMapBahir Dar weather in October
Ethiopia
October in Bahir Dar: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Bahir Dar · #206 of 1383 destinations to visit in October · comfort 88/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Bahir Dar in October
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Bahir Dar climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 24°C / 74°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 16°C / 60°F | |
| Rainfall | 68 mm / 2.7 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 15°C / 58°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | |
| Wind | 10 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 50 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Bahir Dar in October
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Bahir Dar's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherBahir Dar's weather peaks November–January, best around December.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Bahir Dar in October
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Blue Nile Falls in full flow
15 Jul – 15 Oct · usuallyHigh waterThe hydro station upstream takes most of the water for the rest of the year, so Tis Abay is only the wall of spray in the postcards while the rains are running and for a few weeks after. Outside that it is four thin streams. Source ↗
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Bahir Dar in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Bahir Dar?
- October in Bahir Dar: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Bahir Dar on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
- What is the weather like in Bahir Dar in October?
- In October, Bahir Dar averages a daily high of 23.6°C and a low of 15.5°C, with about 68.4 mm of rain over roughly 11.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Bahir Dar in October?
- Bahir Dar has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 50 in October.