‘Alem Ketema in Winter

In winter (December, January and February), ‘Alem Ketema sees average daytime highs around 29°C and overnight lows near 13°C, with 15 mm of rain over about 4 wet days across the season. It is the 2nd-warmest season and the driest season of the year.

Over the season highs climb from about 28°C in early December to 30°C by late February. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 61% of the time across winter, and the air most often feels dry.

Winter is ‘Alem Ketema's 2nd-best season to visit on our travel score. For the whole year in context, see ‘Alem Ketema's year-round climate.

Avg daytime high: 29°C; 2nd-warmest season
Avg overnight low: 13°C
Rainfall: 15 mm; 4 wet days
Avg wind: 6 km/h
Travel score: 7.3; 2nd-best season
Months: Dec · Jan · Feb

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Temperature in ‘Alem Ketema in Winter

Average highAverage lowShaded bands: 10–90% of days

Over the season highs climb from about 28°C in early December to 30°C by late February.

A typical winter day in ‘Alem Ketema reaches about 29°C and drops to 13°C overnight. The warmest of the three months is February, the coolest December.

‘Alem Ketema weather by month

How the three winter months (December, January and February) compare with the rest of the year — the season's months are highlighted.

Month	High / Low (°C)	Rainfall (mm)	Wet days	Daylight (hours)	Travel score
Jan	29° / 13°	5	1.1	11.5	7.4
Feb	30° / 14°	8	2.1	11.7	6.2
Mar	31° / 16°	25	4.9	11.9	5.5
Apr	31° / 17°	25	5.3	12.2	5.3
May	31° / 17°	21	4	12.5	5.5
Jun	28° / 17°	41	7.1	12.6	6.2
Jul	24° / 16°	243	27.1	12.5	4.4
Aug	23° / 15°	266	29.5	12.3	3.9
Sep	24° / 14°	107	17.6	12.1	5.9
Oct	27° / 13°	11	2	11.8	8.2
Nov	28° / 13°	4	0.9	11.5	8.3
Dec	28° / 12°	2	0.4	11.4	8.4

Cloud cover in Winter

ClearMostly clearPartly cloudyMostly cloudyOvercast

The sky is clear or mostly clear about 61% of the time across winter.

Chance of precipitation in Winter

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‘Alem Ketema gets around 15 mm of rain over 4 wet days across winter. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.

Humidity in Winter

DryComfortableHumidMuggyOppressiveMiserable

Most of winter feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.

Wind in Winter

Winds average 6 km/h across winter.

Sunrise & sunset in Winter

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Daylight runs from about 11 h 30 min in early December to 11 h 48 min by late February. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.

Solar energy in Winter

Daily solar energy (kWh/m²)

Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day across winter, about 6.1 kWh/m².

Planning a trip in winter

Hazard calendar for ‘Alem Ketema

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None of ‘Alem Ketema's seasonal hazards peak in winter. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do.

‘Alem Ketema's monsoon runs July–August, when most of the year's rain falls.

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Is winter a good time to visit ‘Alem Ketema?

Our two travel scores rate winter for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal), averaged across the three months.

7.3

Sightseeing

2nd-best month of the year

8.7

Beach & pool

1st-best month of the year

winter is one of the better times to visit ‘Alem Ketema for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.

What to pack for ‘Alem Ketema in Winter

From winter's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.

In winter, ‘Alem Ketema sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 13°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection.

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UV index in ‘Alem Ketema in Winter

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Clear-sky midday UV across winter averages around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.

Under clear skies, the midday UV index in ‘Alem Ketema peaks around March 19 at about 16 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 11 at about 11 (extreme).

The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
UV index (midday)	12	14	16	15	13	13	12	14	13	13	11	11
Level	Extreme	Extreme	Extreme	Extreme	Extreme	Extreme	Extreme	Extreme	Extreme	Extreme	Extreme	Extreme

	UV index (midday)	Level
Jan	12	Extreme
Feb	14	Extreme
Mar	16	Extreme
Apr	15	Extreme
May	13	Extreme
Jun	13	Extreme
Jul	12	Extreme
Aug	14	Extreme
Sep	13	Extreme
Oct	13	Extreme
Nov	11	Extreme
Dec	11	Extreme

Air quality in ‘Alem Ketema in Winter

GoodModeratePoorUnhealthyVery unhealthy

Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where winter falls, not just the annual average.

Air quality in ‘Alem Ketema is worst in June — around 45 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), and holds fairly steady the rest of the year.

Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
PM2.5 (µg/m³)	38	37	38	35	39	45	35	34	45	40	36	38
Level	Poor	Poor	Poor	Poor	Poor	Poor	Moderate	Moderate	Poor	Poor	Poor	Poor

	PM2.5 (µg/m³)	Level
Jan	38	Poor
Feb	37	Poor
Mar	38	Poor
Apr	35	Poor
May	39	Poor
Jun	45	Poor
Jul	35	Moderate
Aug	34	Moderate
Sep	45	Poor
Oct	40	Poor
Nov	36	Poor
Dec	38	Poor

Location & terrain

Where is ‘Alem Ketema?

‘Alem Ketema sits at 10.1°N, 39.0°E, 1,931 m above sea level, in Ethiopia. The nearest listed city is Fichē, 46 km away.

Topography around ‘Alem Ketema

How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of ‘Alem Ketema.

Within 3 km, the terrain around ‘Alem Ketema has large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,014 m around an average of 2,045 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,384 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,481 m.

The land around ‘Alem Ketema is covered by cropland (57%) and shrubs (24%) within 3 km, cropland (48%) and shrubs (27%) within 16 km, and cropland (67%) within 80 km.

3 km

1,014 m

cropland 57%

16 km

1,384 m

cropland 48%

80 km

2,481 m

cropland 67%

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Winter weather nearby: Fichē 46 km · Debre Birhan 71 km · Were Īlu 72 km · Mehal Mēda 73 km · Gebre Guracha 76 km · Dayē 87 km · Sheno 89 km · Kobo 90 km

Ethiopia travel facts

Travel advisory: Level 3; Reconsider Travel
Power plugs: Type C / E / F / L; 220 V · 50 Hz
Prices: ≈ 37% of US; price level, 2025
GDP per capita: $933; 2025
Happiness: 4.0 / 10; World Happiness, 2025
Safe drinking water: 14%; of population, 2024
Homicide rate: 8.5; per 100k, 2012
Road deaths: 28.2; per 100k/yr, 2019
Income group: Low; World Bank
English: Low; EF EPI 499
Religion

Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.

Data sources

Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for ‘Alem Ketema (10.0833°, 39.0333°, elevation 1,931 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google.