Mount Zuqualla

Volcano Extinct volcanic cone with sacred crater lake

A volcanic cone in Ethiopia’s Oromia region, Mount Zuqualla contains a crater lake and historic monastic sites; pilgrims and hikers visit for religious sites, lake-side walks and regional views.

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Mount Zuqualla
Mount Zuqualla (Tullu Qudo), Oromia Region, Ethiopia
8.5500, 38.8667
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Best Time to Visit Mount Zuqualla #

The local dry months (roughly October-February) are the best time for hiking and clearer conditions on Mount Zuqualla.

Dry season (best for hiking)
October-February · ~10-22°C
Drier, cooler conditions at elevation that make hiking and visiting the mountain monastery easier and more pleasant.
Rainy season (wetter, muddier trails)
June-September · ~10-20°C
Heavier rains during the Ethiopian wet season can make trails slippery and visibility poor; travel can be more challenging.

Weather & Climate near Mount Zuqualla #

Climate

Mount Zuqualla's climate is classified as Subtropical Highland (Dry Winter) - Subtropical Highland (Dry Winter) climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 7°C to 23°C. Abundant rainfall (1069 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
DecemberNovemberJanuary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
8° – 21°
53%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
11.6h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
8° – 22°
49%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
11.7h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm).

75 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° – 23°
52%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.8
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° – 23°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
12.2h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
10° – 23°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

84 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
12.4h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° – 22°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

112 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.5h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Heavy rain (229 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° – 19°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

229 mm
Rainfall
1.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
12.4h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (238 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° – 19°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

238 mm
Rainfall
1.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.3h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (137 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
9° – 20°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

137 mm
Rainfall
1.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).

77 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
9° – 21°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
1.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
11.8h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 7°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
7° – 21°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

12 mm
Rainfall
1.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
11.6h daylight

December

December is the coolest month with highs of 21°C and lows of 7°C. The driest month with just 7 mm and mostly sunny skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
7° – 21°
57%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

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

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