SeasonMapGondar weather in October
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October in Gondar: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Gondar · #239 of 1383 destinations to visit in October · comfort 87/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Gondar in October
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Gondar climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 23°C / 74°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Rainfall | 77 mm / 3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 68% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | |
| Wind | 10 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 48 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Gondar 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 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).
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Gondar in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Gondar?
- October in Gondar: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Gondar on SeasonMap's comfort score (87/100).
- What is the weather like in Gondar in October?
- In October, Gondar averages a daily high of 23.2°C and a low of 12.6°C, with about 77.1 mm of rain over roughly 8.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Gondar in October?
- Gondar has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 48 in October.