Axum weather in August
Mild and comfortable, with frequent heavy rain. Average highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C, with around 28 rainy days expected throughout the month.
While August isn't our top-rated month for Axum, it has its own appeal — typically lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more local feel.
Average high
22°C
Average low
14°C
Rainy days
28 days
Best months to visit
January, February, March, October, November, December
What to do in Axum in August
Whatever the weather, Axum rewards curious visitors. Here are some of the best ways to spend your time:
Visit the Cathedral and Chapel of the Tablet
Tour the obelisk field marking ancient tombs
Explore the Aksumite palace ruins
Visit the Queen of Sheba's palace legend sites
Browse the artisan markets and cafés
Climb Adwa Hill for panoramic views
What to pack for August
Light layers work well — T-shirts and shorts for the day, a light jacket for evenings. Comfortable walking shoes are a must. Bring a compact umbrella just in case.
Browse other months
Recommended
January
26C
Warm and pleasant, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
February
27C
Warm and pleasant, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
March
29C
Warm and pleasant, and mostly sunny skies.
April
29C
Warm and pleasant, and mostly sunny skies.
May
28C
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.
June
26C
Warm and pleasant, with some rainy days.
July
22C
Mild and comfortable, with frequent heavy rain.
August (you are here)
22C
Mild and comfortable, with frequent heavy rain.
September
24C
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.
Recommended
October
25C
Warm and pleasant, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
November
25C
Warm and pleasant, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
December
25C
Warm and pleasant, and mostly sunny skies.
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