Gedamsa

Volcano Town and locality in central Ethiopia

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Gedamsa
8.3555, 39.1803

How to Get to Gedamsa #

Exact travel details depend on the specific Gedamsa referred to-most rural locations in Ethiopia are reached via regional roads from the nearest city (often by bus or hired 4x4). Travelers should check with local authorities or tour operators for the nearest transport hub and road conditions.

Tips for Visiting Gedamsa #

  • Confirm permissions with local authorities if visiting rural sites in Ethiopia-administrative checkpoints are common.
  • Visit in the dry season for easier road access and clearer trails (see 'best time').
  • Hire a local guide who can explain nearby cultural practices and help negotiate transport and lodging-many amenities will be basic or absent.

Best Time to Visit Gedamsa #

For access and clearer trails, aim for the dry months (October-February); rains make rural travel unpredictable.

Dry season (October-February)
October-February · 60-85°F (15-29°C)
Cooler days and passable roads-best for overland travel.
Short rainy season (March-May)
March-May · 65-90°F (18-32°C)
Occasional heavy rains can make some tracks difficult; landscape is greener.
Long rainy season (June-September)
June-September · 70-95°F (21-35°C)
Heaviest rains; some routes may be impassable.

Weather & Climate near Gedamsa #

Climate

Gedamsa's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 8°C to 27°C. Moderate rainfall (837 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
35°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cool with highs of 26°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
26°
45%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
11.6h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
10° 27°
42%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
11.7h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm).

85 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
11° 27°
46%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.8
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
12° 27°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
12.2h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
12° 27°
57%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
12.4h daylight

June

June is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
12° 27°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.5h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (184 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
12° 25°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

184 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.4h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (190 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
12° 24°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

190 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.3h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
12° 25°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

111 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 26°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall.

89 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
10° 26°
55%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
11.8h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 9°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
25°
52%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
11.6h daylight

December

December is the coolest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 8°C. The driest month with just 5 mm and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
25°
50%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
11.5h daylight

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