Chiracha

Volcano

Chiracha
6.7110, 38.0845
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How to Get to Chiracha #

Reaching Chiracha requires regional road travel from larger Ethiopian towns. Road quality varies; engage local transport operators or guides for up-to-date conditions and routes.

Best Time to Visit Chiracha #

Visit during drier months for easier travel and clearer weather.

Warm season
Mar-Oct · 15-28°C (59-82°F)
Accessible conditions with best visibility for landscapes and local travel.
Cool season
Nov-Feb · 5-18°C (41-64°F)
Cooler weather and reduced insect activity; some rural roads may be less maintained.

Weather & Climate near Chiracha #

Climate

Chiracha's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 12°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1117 mm/year), wettest in May.

Best Time to Visit
DecemberFebruaryJanuary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
37°
Warmest Month
7°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).

87 Excellent

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
13° – 31°
48%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
11.7h daylight

February

February is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).

89 Excellent

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
14° – 32°
44%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
11.8h daylight

March

March is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
14° – 31°
51%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

87 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

69 Good

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
15° – 29°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

127 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
12.2h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 15°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (145 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

69 Good

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
15° – 29°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

145 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.3h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° – 28°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

105 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
12.4h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (134 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° – 26°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

134 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.3h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (124 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° – 27°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

124 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.2h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (139 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
14° – 28°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

139 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
14° – 28°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

107 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
13° – 30°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
11.7h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 12°C. The driest month with just 20 mm and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
12° – 31°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
11.6h daylight

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