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Ethiopia - Climate

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There are three seasons in Ethiopia; from September to February is the long dry season known as the bega; this is followed by a short rainy season, the belg, in March and April. May is a hot and dry month preceding the long rainy season (kremt) in June, July, and August. The coldest temperatures generally occur in December or January and the hottest in March, April, or May. However, in many localities July has the coldest temperatures because of the moderating influence of rainfall. Because Ethiopia is located in the tropical latitudes, its areas of lower elevation experience climatic conditions typical of tropical savanna or desert. However, relief plays a significant role in moderating temperature, so that higher elevations experience weather typical of temperate zones. Thus, average annual temperatures in the highlands are about 61° F (16° C), while the lowlands average about 82° F (28° C).
Early morning light in Harar	Clouds over Gonder	Sun and shadows on a church in Lalibela
Sunset in Addis Abeba	Sun and clouds in Simien mountains	Sunset in Gonder
Evening sky in Harar	Girl with parasol in Axum	Clouds in Simien mountains