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Ma Alalta

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Country: Ethiopia
Driest months: Oct-Dec
Pay in: Birr (Br)
Language: Amharic, Oromo, Somali
Emergency: 91

Ma Alalta at a Glance

About Ma Alalta

Ma Alalta is a mountain/volcanic feature located in northeastern Ethiopia. It forms part of the upland and rift-influenced terrain of that region.

The landform is volcanic in origin and presents the rugged topography typical of Ethiopia’s rift and Afar margin. It is a remote natural feature rather than a developed visitor attraction.

The peak and its surrounding slopes have been shaped by volcanic and tectonic processes active in the region over geological time. There is no record here of permanent settlement or major built structures on the feature.

Geographically Ma Alalta lies in northeastern Ethiopia at the coordinates given in the record.

When to Go

Best Time to Visit Ma Alalta

For Ma Alalta and nearby arid country, visit in the cooler dry months (roughly November-February) when temperatures are most manageable.

Cool dry season (best)
Nov-Feb · 20-30°C
Relatively cooler and drier - the most comfortable and practical time to visit this arid region.
Hot dry season
Mar-May · 30-45°C
Very hot daytime temperatures typical of lowland arid areas; strenuous outdoor activity is difficult.
Rainy season
Jun-Sep · 25-35°C
Unreliable rains; roads and access can be disrupted and conditions become humid in some areas.

Weather & Climate near Ma Alalta

Climate

Ma Alalta's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in June) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 14°C to 33°C. Moderate rainfall (625 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 96 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
OctoberNovemberDecember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
9°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Ideal 14° - 26° 20° 26 mm mostly sunny 52% 2.4 m/s 1.7 very high 11.3h
February Excellent 16° - 27° 21° 39 mm mostly sunny 48% 2.2 m/s 2.0 extreme 11.6h
March Excellent 17° - 29° 23° 49 mm some cloud 46% 2.1 m/s 2.4 extreme 11.9h
April Excellent 18° - 30° 24° 55 mm mostly sunny 47% 2.3 m/s 2.6 extreme 12.3h
May Ideal 18° - 32° 25° 44 mm mostly sunny 40% 2.1 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.6h
June Ideal 19° - 33° 26° 24 mm some cloud 36% 2.0 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.8h
July Very Good 19° - 32° 26° 129 mm partly cloudy 51% 2.3 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.7h
August Very Good 18° - 31° 25° 142 mm partly cloudy 60% 2.3 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.4h
September Excellent 18° - 31° 24° 46 mm some cloud 54% 1.4 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.1h
October Ideal 16° - 30° 23° 25 mm clear 46% 2.1 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.7h
November Ideal 14° - 28° 21° 23 mm clear 46% 2.1 m/s 1.9 very high 11.4h
December Ideal 14° - 27° 20° 23 mm clear 48% 2.1 m/s 1.7 very high 11.2h