Wolaita Sodo in Fall
In fall (September, October and November), Wolaita Sodo sees average daytime highs around 26°C and overnight lows near 16°C, with 397 mm of rain over about 49 wet days across the season. It is the 3rd-warmest season and the 3rd-wettest season.
Over the season highs climb from about 24°C in early September to 28°C by late November. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 22% of the time across fall, and the air most often feels humid.
Fall is Wolaita Sodo's 2nd-best season to visit on our travel score. For the whole year in context, see Wolaita Sodo's year-round climate.
- Avg daytime high
- 26°C
- 3rd-warmest season
- Avg overnight low
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 397 mm
- 49 wet days
- Avg wind
- 4 km/h
- Travel score
- 5.7
- 2nd-best season
- Months
- Sep · Oct · Nov
Temperature in Wolaita Sodo in Fall
Over the season highs climb from about 24°C in early September to 28°C by late November.
A typical fall day in Wolaita Sodo reaches about 26°C and drops to 16°C overnight. The warmest of the three months is November, the coolest November.
Wolaita Sodo weather by month
How the three fall months (September, October and November) 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° / 16° | 18 | 3.7 | 11.6 | 6.7 |
| Feb | 30° / 17° | 21 | 4.3 | 11.8 | 5.9 |
| Mar | 30° / 18° | 70 | 11.6 | 12 | 5.1 |
| Apr | 28° / 18° | 160 | 20.8 | 12.1 | 4.5 |
| May | 26° / 17° | 210 | 25 | 12.3 | 4.3 |
| Jun | 25° / 16° | 198 | 25 | 12.4 | 4.4 |
| Jul | 23° / 16° | 238 | 27 | 12.4 | 4.2 |
| Aug | 24° / 16° | 253 | 26.4 | 12.2 | 4.3 |
| Sep | 25° / 16° | 227 | 24.8 | 12 | 4.5 |
| Oct | 26° / 16° | 128 | 18.2 | 11.8 | 5.4 |
| Nov | 27° / 16° | 41 | 6.1 | 11.7 | 7.2 |
| Dec | 28° / 15° | 15 | 2.8 | 11.6 | 7.5 |
Cloud cover in Fall
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 22% of the time across fall.
Chance of precipitation in Fall
Wolaita Sodo gets around 397 mm of rain over 49 wet days across fall. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Humidity in Fall
Most of fall feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
Wind in Fall
Winds average 4 km/h across fall.
Sunrise & sunset in Fall
Daylight runs from about 12 h 06 min in early September to 11 h 36 min by late November. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Solar energy in Fall
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day across fall, about 5.9 kWh/m².
Hazard calendar for Wolaita Sodo
In fall, Wolaita Sodo overlaps its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Wolaita Sodo's rainy season runs April–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is fall a good time to visit Wolaita Sodo?
Our two travel scores rate fall for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal), averaged across the three months.
fall is a reasonable time to visit Wolaita Sodo for sightseeing.
What to pack for Wolaita Sodo in Fall
From fall's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In fall, Wolaita Sodo sees daytime highs around 26°C and nights near 16°C. Pack light clothes, rain gear and sun protection. About 49 days see rain.
UV index in Wolaita Sodo in Fall
Clear-sky midday UV across fall 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 Wolaita Sodo peaks around March 16 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near November 22 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) | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 14 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 11 | Extreme |
Air quality in Wolaita Sodo in Fall
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where fall falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Wolaita Sodo is worst in January — around 69 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 1.8× the cleanest month (May, 38 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 69 | 61 | 49 | 38 | 38 | 45 | 44 | 39 | 40 | 45 | 56 | 65 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 61 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 49 | Poor |
| Apr | 38 | Poor |
| May | 38 | Poor |
| Jun | 45 | Poor |
| Jul | 44 | Poor |
| Aug | 39 | Poor |
| Sep | 40 | Poor |
| Oct | 45 | Poor |
| Nov | 56 | Unhealthy |
| Dec | 65 | Unhealthy |
Where is Wolaita Sodo?
Wolaita Sodo sits at 6.9°N, 37.8°E, 2,045 m above sea level, in Ethiopia. The nearest listed city is Gununo, 14 km away.
Topography around Wolaita Sodo
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Wolaita Sodo.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Wolaita Sodo has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 578 m around an average of 2,011 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,451 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,837 m.
The land around Wolaita Sodo is covered by shrubs (30%), artificial surfaces (27%) and trees (25%) within 3 km, cropland (51%) and shrubs (22%) within 16 km, and cropland (34%) and shrubs (33%) 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 Wolaita Sodo (6.86°, 37.7616°, elevation 2,045 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.