Gondar weather in October
In October, Gondar sees average daytime highs of 24°C and overnight lows near 12°C, with 85 mm of rain across 7.1 wet days and about 11.7 hours of daylight. It is the 8th-warmest and 6th-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 52% of the time in October, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 54 min at the start of October to 11 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is Gondar's 5th-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Gondar's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 24°
- 8th warmest
- Overnight low
- 12°
- 4th coldest
- Rainfall
- 85 mm
- 7.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 42 min
- 6:24 AM – 6:07 PM
- Cloud cover
- 42%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- 9th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.2 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 7.7
- out of 10
Gondar is city, former capital of Ethiopia.
- Founded
- 1635
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in October
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 24°C through the month.
A typical October day in Gondar reaches about 24°C in the afternoon and slips back to 12°C overnight — a 12°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 22°C and 25°C. Set against its neighbours, October runs about 1°C warmer than September and on par with November.
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| Avg high (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg low (°C) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | 12 |
| 2 | 23 | 12 |
| 3 | 23 | 12 |
| 4 | 23 | 12 |
| 5 | 23 | 12 |
| 6 | 23 | 12 |
| 7 | 23 | 12 |
| 8 | 23 | 12 |
| 9 | 23 | 12 |
| 10 | 23 | 12 |
| 11 | 23 | 12 |
| 12 | 23 | 12 |
| 13 | 23 | 12 |
| 14 | 23 | 12 |
| 15 | 24 | 12 |
| 16 | 24 | 12 |
| 17 | 24 | 12 |
| 18 | 24 | 12 |
| 19 | 24 | 12 |
| 20 | 24 | 12 |
| 21 | 24 | 12 |
| 22 | 24 | 12 |
| 23 | 24 | 12 |
| 24 | 24 | 12 |
| 25 | 24 | 12 |
| 26 | 24 | 12 |
| 27 | 24 | 12 |
| 28 | 24 | 12 |
| 29 | 24 | 11 |
| 30 | 24 | 11 |
| 31 | 24 | 11 |
Gondar weather by month
How October compares with the rest of the year at a glance. October is the 8th-warmest and 6th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25° / 11° | 4 | 0.8 | 11.3 | 8.8 |
| Feb | 27° / 12° | 5 | 1.2 | 11.6 | 8.3 |
| Mar | 27° / 14° | 24 | 5.5 | 11.9 | 7.4 |
| Apr | 27° / 15° | 40 | 8.2 | 12.3 | 6.8 |
| May | 26° / 15° | 112 | 13.9 | 12.6 | 6.1 |
| Jun | 23° / 14° | 284 | 25.5 | 12.7 | 4.4 |
| Jul | 21° / 13° | 478 | 30.9 | 12.7 | 3.3 |
| Aug | 21° / 13° | 559 | 31 | 12.4 | 3.3 |
| Sep | 22° / 13° | 431 | 23.5 | 12.1 | 4.7 |
| Oct | 24° / 12° | 85 | 7.1 | 11.7 | 7.7 |
| Nov | 24° / 11° | 14 | 2.9 | 11.4 | 8.7 |
| Dec | 24° / 10° | 4 | 1 | 11.3 | 9.1 |
Cloud cover in October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 52% of the time in October.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 22% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 26%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 66 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 82 | 82 |
| Cloudier (%) | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 66 | 34 |
| 2 | 67 | 33 |
| 3 | 67 | 33 |
| 4 | 68 | 32 |
| 5 | 67 | 33 |
| 6 | 67 | 33 |
| 7 | 68 | 32 |
| 8 | 68 | 32 |
| 9 | 69 | 31 |
| 10 | 69 | 31 |
| 11 | 69 | 31 |
| 12 | 70 | 30 |
| 13 | 71 | 29 |
| 14 | 72 | 28 |
| 15 | 72 | 28 |
| 16 | 73 | 27 |
| 17 | 74 | 26 |
| 18 | 75 | 25 |
| 19 | 76 | 24 |
| 20 | 77 | 23 |
| 21 | 78 | 22 |
| 22 | 78 | 22 |
| 23 | 78 | 22 |
| 24 | 79 | 21 |
| 25 | 79 | 21 |
| 26 | 80 | 20 |
| 27 | 81 | 19 |
| 28 | 81 | 19 |
| 29 | 81 | 19 |
| 30 | 82 | 18 |
| 31 | 82 | 18 |
Chance of precipitation in October
Gondar gets around 85 mm of rain over 7.1 wet days in October. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 24% and peaks near 44% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 44 | 42 | 41 | 39 | 37 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 44 |
| 2 | 42 |
| 3 | 41 |
| 4 | 39 |
| 5 | 37 |
| 6 | 35 |
| 7 | 34 |
| 8 | 32 |
| 9 | 30 |
| 10 | 29 |
| 11 | 27 |
| 12 | 26 |
| 13 | 24 |
| 14 | 23 |
| 15 | 22 |
| 16 | 21 |
| 17 | 19 |
| 18 | 18 |
| 19 | 17 |
| 20 | 17 |
| 21 | 16 |
| 22 | 15 |
| 23 | 15 |
| 24 | 15 |
| 25 | 14 |
| 26 | 14 |
| 27 | 14 |
| 28 | 13 |
| 29 | 13 |
| 30 | 13 |
| 31 | 13 |
Humidity in October
Most of October feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, October lands in the dry band about 85% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 65 | 67 | 69 | 71 | 72 | 74 | 76 | 77 | 79 | 80 | 82 | 83 | 84 | 86 | 87 | 88 | 88 | 89 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 94 | 94 | 95 | 95 | 95 |
| Comfortable (%) | 35 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 65 | 35 |
| 2 | 67 | 33 |
| 3 | 69 | 31 |
| 4 | 71 | 29 |
| 5 | 72 | 28 |
| 6 | 74 | 26 |
| 7 | 76 | 24 |
| 8 | 77 | 23 |
| 9 | 79 | 21 |
| 10 | 80 | 20 |
| 11 | 82 | 18 |
| 12 | 83 | 17 |
| 13 | 84 | 16 |
| 14 | 86 | 14 |
| 15 | 87 | 13 |
| 16 | 88 | 12 |
| 17 | 88 | 12 |
| 18 | 89 | 11 |
| 19 | 90 | 10 |
| 20 | 91 | 9 |
| 21 | 91 | 9 |
| 22 | 92 | 8 |
| 23 | 92 | 8 |
| 24 | 92 | 8 |
| 25 | 93 | 7 |
| 26 | 93 | 7 |
| 27 | 94 | 6 |
| 28 | 94 | 6 |
| 29 | 95 | 5 |
| 30 | 95 | 5 |
| 31 | 95 | 5 |
Wind in October
Winds average 6 km/h in October.
Across October, daily wind ranges from about 5 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) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 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 | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 5 | calm |
| 5 | 5 | calm |
| 6 | 5 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 5 | 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 |
| 31 | 6 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in October
Daylight runs from about 11 h 54 min at the start of October to 11 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 18 minutes over October. Sunrise moves from 6:22 AM to 6:27 AM, and sunset from 6:16 PM to 6:00 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:16 | 6:15 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:13 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:00 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.9 | 6:22 | 6:16 |
| 2 | 11.9 | 6:22 | 6:15 |
| 3 | 11.9 | 6:23 | 6:14 |
| 4 | 11.9 | 6:23 | 6:14 |
| 5 | 11.8 | 6:23 | 6:13 |
| 6 | 11.8 | 6:23 | 6:12 |
| 7 | 11.8 | 6:23 | 6:12 |
| 8 | 11.8 | 6:23 | 6:11 |
| 9 | 11.8 | 6:23 | 6:11 |
| 10 | 11.8 | 6:23 | 6:10 |
| 11 | 11.8 | 6:23 | 6:09 |
| 12 | 11.8 | 6:23 | 6:09 |
| 13 | 11.7 | 6:23 | 6:08 |
| 14 | 11.7 | 6:23 | 6:08 |
| 15 | 11.7 | 6:24 | 6:07 |
| 16 | 11.7 | 6:24 | 6:07 |
| 17 | 11.7 | 6:24 | 6:06 |
| 18 | 11.7 | 6:24 | 6:06 |
| 19 | 11.7 | 6:24 | 6:05 |
| 20 | 11.7 | 6:24 | 6:05 |
| 21 | 11.7 | 6:25 | 6:04 |
| 22 | 11.6 | 6:25 | 6:04 |
| 23 | 11.6 | 6:25 | 6:03 |
| 24 | 11.6 | 6:25 | 6:03 |
| 25 | 11.6 | 6:25 | 6:02 |
| 26 | 11.6 | 6:26 | 6:02 |
| 27 | 11.6 | 6:26 | 6:02 |
| 28 | 11.6 | 6:26 | 6:01 |
| 29 | 11.6 | 6:27 | 6:01 |
| 30 | 11.6 | 6:27 | 6:01 |
| 31 | 11.6 | 6:27 | 6:00 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 6.2 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.74 kWh/m² to a high of 6.93 kWh/m² in April across the year — October's 6.2 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.2 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Gondar
None of Gondar's seasonal hazards are active in October. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Gondar's monsoon runs June–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Gondar sees seasonal dust haze (June), heaviest in June.
Is October a good time to visit Gondar?
Our two travel scores rate October for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
October is one of the better times to visit Gondar for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Gondar in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, Gondar sees daytime highs around 24°C and nights near 12°C. Pack sun protection. Worth having: light clothes. About 7 days see rain.
UV index in Gondar in October
Clear-sky midday UV in October peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Gondar peaks around March 21 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 12 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 Gondar in October
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where October falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Gondar is worst in April — around 27 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), 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) | 22 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 20 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 21 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | Moderate |
| Feb | 22 | Moderate |
| Mar | 26 | Moderate |
| Apr | 27 | Moderate |
| May | 20 | Moderate |
| Jun | 25 | Moderate |
| Jul | 24 | Moderate |
| Aug | 22 | Moderate |
| Sep | 26 | Moderate |
| Oct | 27 | Moderate |
| Nov | 23 | Moderate |
| Dec | 21 | Moderate |
Where is Gondar?
Gondar sits at 12.6°N, 37.5°E, 2,201 m above sea level, in Ethiopia. The nearest listed city is K’ola Diba, 25 km away.
Topography around Gondar
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Gondar.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Gondar has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 395 m around an average of 2,150 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,258 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,365 m.
The land around Gondar is covered by artificial surfaces (31%) and cropland (26%) within 3 km, cropland (66%) within 16 km, and cropland (48%) and grassland (23%) 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 Gondar (12.6°, 37.4667°, elevation 2,201 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).