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.
Mount Zuqualla at a Glance#
Address: Mount Zuqualla (Tullu Qudo), Oromia Region, Ethiopia
Hours: Open year-round
Admission: Free
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.
Air Quality:
AQI 85
Moderate
Best Time to Visit
DecemberNovemberJanuary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 8° - 21° | 15° | 19 mm | mostly sunny | 53% | 1.4 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 11.6h |
| February | Very Good | 8° - 22° | 15° | 41 mm | mostly sunny | 49% | 1.4 m/s | 2.7 extreme | 11.7h |
| March | Very Good | 10° - 23° | 16° | 72 mm | some cloud | 52% | 1.8 m/s | 2.8 extreme | 12.0h |
| April | Very Good | 10° - 23° | 16° | 82 mm | partly cloudy | 63% | 1.1 m/s | 2.7 extreme | 12.2h |
| May | Very Good | 10° - 23° | 17° | 84 mm | partly cloudy | 62% | 1.4 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 12.4h |
| June | Good | 10° - 22° | 16° | 112 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 1.2 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.5h |
| July | Acceptable | 10° - 19° | 15° | 229 mm | overcast | 76% | 1.0 m/s | 2.0 very high | 12.4h |
| August | Acceptable | 10° - 19° | 14° | 238 mm | overcast | 79% | 1.0 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.3h |
| September | Good | 9° - 20° | 15° | 137 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 1.0 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 12.1h |
| October | Very Good | 9° - 21° | 15° | 36 mm | some cloud | 64% | 1.0 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 11.8h |
| November | Excellent | 7° - 21° | 14° | 12 mm | mostly sunny | 60% | 1.0 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 11.6h |
| December | Excellent | 7° - 21° | 14° | 7 mm | mostly sunny | 57% | 1.3 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 11.5h |