SeasonMapGondar weather in August
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August in Gondar: nice, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 31 rainy days.
#12 of 12 months in Gondar · #1047 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 61/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Gondar in August
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Gondar climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 21°C / 69°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Rainfall | 529 mm / 20.8 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 31 days | |
| Humidity | 91% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | |
| Wind | 10 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 43 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Gondar in August
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.
Quietschool holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Gondar'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).
Toughest weatherGondar's weather peaks November–January.
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What's on in Gondar in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Wet season
MonsoonRisk31 rainy days and about 529 mm in the month — the real kind of rainy season, not afternoon showers.
from the climate normals
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Gondar in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Gondar?
- August in Gondar: nice, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 31 rainy days. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Gondar on SeasonMap's comfort score (61/100).
- What is the weather like in Gondar in August?
- In August, Gondar averages a daily high of 20.7°C and a low of 13.8°C, with about 529.4 mm of rain over roughly 30.9 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Gondar in August?
- Gondar has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 43 in August.