Bahir Dar weather in November
In November, Bahir Dar sees average daytime highs of 24°C and overnight lows near 13°C, with 15 mm of rain across 3.5 wet days and about 11.5 hours of daylight. It is the 7th-warmest and 9th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 24°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 70% of the time in November, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 36 min at the start of November to 11 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, November is Bahir Dar's 2nd-clearest and 7th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Bahir Dar's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 24°
- 7th warmest
- Overnight low
- 13°
- 2nd coldest
- Rainfall
- 15 mm
- 3.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 30 min
- 6:32 AM – 5:59 PM
- Cloud cover
- 30%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- 7th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.79 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 8.6
- out of 10
Bahir Dar is city in Ethiopia.
- Density
- 1,640/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in November
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 24°C through the month.
A typical November day in Bahir Dar reaches about 24°C in the afternoon and slips back to 13°C overnight — a 11°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 23°C and 26°C. Set against its neighbours, November runs on par with October and on par with December.
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| Avg high (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg low (°C) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 14 |
| 2 | 24 | 14 |
| 3 | 24 | 14 |
| 4 | 24 | 14 |
| 5 | 24 | 14 |
| 6 | 24 | 14 |
| 7 | 24 | 14 |
| 8 | 24 | 14 |
| 9 | 24 | 13 |
| 10 | 24 | 13 |
| 11 | 24 | 13 |
| 12 | 24 | 13 |
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| 26 | 25 | 13 |
| 27 | 25 | 13 |
| 28 | 25 | 13 |
| 29 | 25 | 13 |
| 30 | 25 | 13 |
Bahir Dar weather by month
How November compares with the rest of the year at a glance. November is the 7th-warmest and 9th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26° / 14° | 3 | 0.7 | 11.4 | 8.7 |
| Feb | 27° / 15° | 4 | 0.9 | 11.6 | 8.2 |
| Mar | 28° / 16° | 16 | 3.1 | 11.9 | 7.5 |
| Apr | 28° / 17° | 26 | 5.8 | 12.2 | 6.9 |
| May | 26° / 17° | 102 | 15 | 12.5 | 6.0 |
| Jun | 24° / 15° | 284 | 26.1 | 12.7 | 4.3 |
| Jul | 21° / 15° | 521 | 30.9 | 12.6 | 3.4 |
| Aug | 21° / 15° | 524 | 30.9 | 12.4 | 3.4 |
| Sep | 22° / 14° | 248 | 26.6 | 12.1 | 4.3 |
| Oct | 24° / 14° | 58 | 11.3 | 11.7 | 7.1 |
| Nov | 24° / 13° | 15 | 3.5 | 11.5 | 8.6 |
| Dec | 25° / 13° | 4 | 1 | 11.3 | 8.9 |
Cloud cover in November
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 70% of the time in November.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 16% of November, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 13%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 80 | 80 | 81 | 83 | 83 | 84 | 85 | 86 | 86 | 87 | 87 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 |
| Cloudier (%) | 20 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 80 | 20 |
| 2 | 80 | 20 |
| 3 | 81 | 19 |
| 4 | 83 | 17 |
| 5 | 83 | 17 |
| 6 | 84 | 16 |
| 7 | 85 | 15 |
| 8 | 86 | 14 |
| 9 | 86 | 14 |
| 10 | 87 | 13 |
| 11 | 87 | 13 |
| 12 | 88 | 12 |
| 13 | 88 | 12 |
| 14 | 88 | 12 |
| 15 | 88 | 12 |
| 16 | 88 | 12 |
| 17 | 88 | 12 |
| 18 | 88 | 12 |
| 19 | 89 | 11 |
| 20 | 89 | 11 |
| 21 | 88 | 12 |
| 22 | 88 | 12 |
| 23 | 88 | 12 |
| 24 | 88 | 12 |
| 25 | 88 | 12 |
| 26 | 89 | 11 |
| 27 | 89 | 11 |
| 28 | 89 | 11 |
| 29 | 89 | 11 |
| 30 | 89 | 11 |
Chance of precipitation in November
Bahir Dar gets around 15 mm of rain over 3.5 wet days in November. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 12% and peaks near 19% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 19 |
| 2 | 18 |
| 3 | 18 |
| 4 | 17 |
| 5 | 16 |
| 6 | 16 |
| 7 | 15 |
| 8 | 14 |
| 9 | 14 |
| 10 | 13 |
| 11 | 13 |
| 12 | 12 |
| 13 | 12 |
| 14 | 12 |
| 15 | 11 |
| 16 | 11 |
| 17 | 11 |
| 18 | 11 |
| 19 | 10 |
| 20 | 10 |
| 21 | 10 |
| 22 | 9 |
| 23 | 9 |
| 24 | 9 |
| 25 | 9 |
| 26 | 8 |
| 27 | 8 |
| 28 | 7 |
| 29 | 7 |
| 30 | 7 |
Humidity in November
Most of November feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, November lands in the dry band about 78% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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| Dry (%) | 60 | 62 | 63 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 81 | 82 | 83 | 84 | 85 | 86 | 86 | 87 | 88 | 89 | 89 | 90 | 90 |
| Comfortable (%) | 40 | 38 | 37 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 60 | 40 |
| 2 | 62 | 38 |
| 3 | 63 | 37 |
| 4 | 65 | 35 |
| 5 | 66 | 34 |
| 6 | 67 | 33 |
| 7 | 69 | 31 |
| 8 | 70 | 30 |
| 9 | 71 | 29 |
| 10 | 73 | 27 |
| 11 | 74 | 26 |
| 12 | 75 | 25 |
| 13 | 76 | 24 |
| 14 | 77 | 23 |
| 15 | 78 | 22 |
| 16 | 79 | 21 |
| 17 | 80 | 20 |
| 18 | 81 | 19 |
| 19 | 82 | 18 |
| 20 | 83 | 17 |
| 21 | 84 | 16 |
| 22 | 85 | 15 |
| 23 | 86 | 14 |
| 24 | 86 | 14 |
| 25 | 87 | 13 |
| 26 | 88 | 12 |
| 27 | 89 | 11 |
| 28 | 89 | 11 |
| 29 | 90 | 10 |
| 30 | 90 | 10 |
Wind in November
Winds average 6 km/h in November.
Across November, daily wind ranges from about 6 km/h on the calmest days to 6 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | calm |
| 2 | 6 | calm |
| 3 | 6 | calm |
| 4 | 6 | calm |
| 5 | 6 | calm |
| 6 | 6 | calm |
| 7 | 6 | calm |
| 8 | 6 | calm |
| 9 | 6 | calm |
| 10 | 6 | calm |
| 11 | 6 | calm |
| 12 | 6 | calm |
| 13 | 6 | calm |
| 14 | 6 | calm |
| 15 | 6 | calm |
| 16 | 6 | calm |
| 17 | 6 | calm |
| 18 | 6 | calm |
| 19 | 6 | calm |
| 20 | 6 | calm |
| 21 | 6 | calm |
| 22 | 6 | calm |
| 23 | 6 | calm |
| 24 | 6 | calm |
| 25 | 6 | calm |
| 26 | 6 | calm |
| 27 | 6 | calm |
| 28 | 6 | calm |
| 29 | 6 | calm |
| 30 | 6 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in November
Daylight runs from about 11 h 36 min at the start of November to 11 h 24 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 12 minutes over November. Sunrise moves from 6:27 AM to 6:39 AM, and sunset from 6:01 PM to 6:01 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:39 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.6 | 6:27 | 6:01 |
| 2 | 11.6 | 6:27 | 6:01 |
| 3 | 11.6 | 6:27 | 6:01 |
| 4 | 11.6 | 6:27 | 6:01 |
| 5 | 11.5 | 6:28 | 6:00 |
| 6 | 11.5 | 6:28 | 6:00 |
| 7 | 11.5 | 6:28 | 6:00 |
| 8 | 11.5 | 6:29 | 6:00 |
| 9 | 11.5 | 6:29 | 6:00 |
| 10 | 11.5 | 6:30 | 6:00 |
| 11 | 11.5 | 6:30 | 6:00 |
| 12 | 11.5 | 6:30 | 6:00 |
| 13 | 11.5 | 6:31 | 6:00 |
| 14 | 11.5 | 6:31 | 5:59 |
| 15 | 11.5 | 6:32 | 5:59 |
| 16 | 11.5 | 6:32 | 5:59 |
| 17 | 11.5 | 6:32 | 5:59 |
| 18 | 11.4 | 6:33 | 5:59 |
| 19 | 11.4 | 6:33 | 5:59 |
| 20 | 11.4 | 6:34 | 6:00 |
| 21 | 11.4 | 6:34 | 6:00 |
| 22 | 11.4 | 6:35 | 6:00 |
| 23 | 11.4 | 6:35 | 6:00 |
| 24 | 11.4 | 6:36 | 6:00 |
| 25 | 11.4 | 6:36 | 6:00 |
| 26 | 11.4 | 6:37 | 6:00 |
| 27 | 11.4 | 6:37 | 6:00 |
| 28 | 11.4 | 6:38 | 6:01 |
| 29 | 11.4 | 6:38 | 6:01 |
| 30 | 11.4 | 6:39 | 6:01 |
Solar energy in November
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in November, about 5.79 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.4 kWh/m² to a high of 6.71 kWh/m² in April across the year — November's 5.79 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.7 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Bahir Dar
None of Bahir Dar's seasonal hazards are active in November. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Bahir Dar's monsoon runs June–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is November a good time to visit Bahir Dar?
Our two travel scores rate November for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
November is one of the better times to visit Bahir Dar for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Bahir Dar in November
From November's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In November, Bahir Dar sees daytime highs around 24°C and nights near 13°C. Worth packing: light clothes and sun protection. About 4 days see rain.
UV index in Bahir Dar in November
Clear-sky midday UV in November peaks around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Bahir Dar peaks around March 21 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 11 at about 10 (very high).
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 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Extreme |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 15 | Extreme |
| May | 13 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 14 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 10 | Extreme |
| Dec | 10 | Very high |
Air quality in Bahir Dar in November
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where November falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Bahir Dar is worst in October — around 41 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) | 37 | 37 | 35 | 32 | 28 | 32 | 27 | 27 | 36 | 41 | 41 | 39 |
| Level | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | Poor |
| Feb | 37 | Poor |
| Mar | 35 | Moderate |
| Apr | 32 | Moderate |
| May | 28 | Moderate |
| Jun | 32 | Moderate |
| Jul | 27 | Moderate |
| Aug | 27 | Moderate |
| Sep | 36 | Poor |
| Oct | 41 | Poor |
| Nov | 41 | Poor |
| Dec | 39 | Poor |
Where is Bahir Dar?
Bahir Dar sits at 11.6°N, 37.4°E, 1,799 m above sea level, in Ethiopia. The nearest listed city is T’īs Isat, 24 km away.
Topography around Bahir Dar
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Bahir Dar.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Bahir Dar has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 88 m around an average of 1,793 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 592 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,319 m.
The land around Bahir Dar is covered by artificial surfaces (39%) and trees (21%) within 3 km, cropland (58%) within 16 km, and cropland (69%) within 80 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 Bahir Dar (11.5936°, 37.3908°, elevation 1,799 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. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).