Dila climate
Dila (Ethiopia) has a tropical savanna (dry winter) climate (Köppen Aw). The average temperature over the year is 21 °C70 °F, and about 1,503 mm59 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Dila climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3085 | 1558 | 2272 | 190.8 |
| Feb | 3189 | 1661 | 2475 | 371.5 |
| Mar | 3188 | 1762 | 2475 | 973.8 |
| Apr | 2882 | 1762 | 2272 | 2489.8 |
| May | 2578 | 1662 | 2170 | 2439.6 |
| Jun | 2475 | 1660 | 2068 | 1224.8 |
| Jul | 2374 | 1559 | 1967 | 1164.6 |
| Aug | 2475 | 1559 | 2067 | 1505.9 |
| Sep | 2577 | 1660 | 2068 | 1516.0 |
| Oct | 2678 | 1660 | 2169 | 1686.6 |
| Nov | 2680 | 1558 | 2169 | 1064.2 |
| Dec | 2882 | 1457 | 2169 | 451.8 |
| Year | 3189 | 1457 | 2170 | 1,50359 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48% | 49% | 6.3 | 11:47 |
| Feb | 44% | 53% | 6.6 | 11:55 |
| Mar | 51% | 63% | 6.4 | 12:04 |
| Apr | 70% | 78% | 5.7 | 12:15 |
| May | 77% | 78% | 5.5 | 12:25 |
| Jun | 79% | 80% | 4.9 | 12:30 |
| Jul | 78% | 86% | 4.4 | 12:28 |
| Aug | 76% | 85% | 4.7 | 12:20 |
| Sep | 75% | 81% | 5.1 | 12:09 |
| Oct | 74% | 75% | 5.4 | 11:58 |
| Nov | 69% | 58% | 5.8 | 11:49 |
| Dec | 59% | 45% | 6.1 | 11:45 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Dila is like
The warmest month is March, with an average high of 31 °C88 °F and a low of 17 °C62 °F. The coldest is July, when highs average 23 °C74 °F and lows 15 °C59 °F. Seasonal differences are small — just 4.6 °C8.3 °F between the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,503 mm59 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is April–June, which brings 41% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: January. The wettest month is April (248 mm9.8 in), the driest is January (19 mm0.8 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 44% in February to 79% in June. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 45%) are typical of December. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 4 km/h (3 mph) in October to 7 km/h (4 mph) in July.
Best time to visit Dila
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are December and January. Average highs then reach 28 °C82 °F to 30 °C85 °F. Precipitation is 19 mm0.8 in to 45 mm1.8 in per month.
The most challenging month is May, which is very wet (243 mm9.6 in) and humid (77% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Dila
- Wetter months (April and May, August–October) — highs 2475 to 28 °C82 °F, lows 1559 to 17 °C62 °F, about 192 mm7.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Drier months (November–March, June and July) — highs 2374 to 31 °C89 °F, lows 1457 to 17 °C62 °F, about 77 mm3.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Dila compares
The nearest larger place is Awasa, about 74 km to the north. Compared with it, Dila is on average 0.9 °C1.7 °F warmer. It receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in February (1.9 °C3.4 °F warmer).
World Climates covers 27 places in Ethiopia. By annual mean temperature, Dila is the 6th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 6th wettest. See all of them on the Ethiopia climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Kakamega (Kenya, Am), Mérida (Venezuela, Aw) and Bunia (DR Congo, Aw).
Nearby places
- Climate in Awasa 74 km · 20 °C68 °F · 1,432 mm56 in
- Climate in Sodo 79 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,538 mm61 in
- Climate in Arba Minch 95 km · 24 °C74 °F · 1,173 mm46 in
- Climate in Hosaina 136 km · 17 °C63 °F · 1,305 mm51 in
- Climate in Asela 193 km · 16 °C60 °F · 935 mm37 in
- Climate in Jimma 215 km · 19 °C67 °F · 1,738 mm68 in
- Climate in Nazrēt 259 km · 22 °C71 °F · 698 mm27 in
- Climate in Bishoftu 270 km · 19 °C65 °F · 1,082 mm43 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Dila?
March is the warmest month in Dila. Its average high is 31 °C (88 °F) and its average low is 17 °C (62 °F).
What is the coldest month in Dila?
July is the coldest month. Its average high is 23 °C (74 °F) and its average low is 15 °C (59 °F).
When does it rain the most in Dila?
April is the wettest month with about 248 mm (9.8 in) of precipitation. January is the driest with about 19 mm (0.8 in).
What is the best time to visit Dila?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are December and January.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.