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Bahir Dar

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Updated Sunday, September 13, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Bahir Dar month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Bahir Dar are typically October, November and December, with average daytime highs around 24–25°C. March is usually the warmest month (average high 29°C), January the coldest (average low 13°C), and July the wettest (about 408 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January26.113.2011.0
February27.615.2611.1
March29.016.7211.2
April28.817.71811.2
May27.117.08011.0
June24.415.616210.3
July22.015.14087.9
August21.814.73598.2
September22.814.419110.0
October23.714.35710.9
November24.613.51411.0
December25.413.2211.0

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01 · Overview

Bahir Dar, in brief

Bahir Dar is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Bahir Dar took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Bahir Dar

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Bahir Dar

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Bahir Dar

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Bahir Dar

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Bahir Dar

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08 · Questions

Questions about Bahir Dar

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bahir Dar

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01 · Q&A

Where is Bahir Dar located and what are its coordinates?

Bahir Dar is situated in Ethiopia at geographic coordinates 11.5936, 37.3908 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Bahir Dar?

Bahir Dar has a recorded population of approximately 350,000 and observes the Africa/Addis_Ababa time zone (ETB).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Bahir Dar?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Bahir Dar include am, en-ET, om-ET, ti-ET, so-ET, sid, and the circulating currency is ETB.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Bahir Dar?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Bahir Dar, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.