Bishoftu
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Bishoftu month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Bishoftu are typically October, November and December, with average daytime highs around 24–24°C. March is usually the warmest month (average high 27°C), December the coldest (average low 10°C), and July the wettest (about 214 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.1 | 10.0 | 4 | 10.9 |
| February | 26.4 | 12.1 | 10 | 11.0 |
| March | 27.3 | 14.0 | 44 | 11.0 |
| April | 26.7 | 14.3 | 81 | 10.8 |
| May | 26.1 | 13.9 | 84 | 11.1 |
| June | 25.3 | 13.7 | 88 | 10.8 |
| July | 22.9 | 13.6 | 214 | 9.3 |
| August | 22.4 | 13.3 | 205 | 9.8 |
| September | 22.4 | 12.5 | 121 | 10.6 |
| October | 23.9 | 11.5 | 24 | 11.4 |
| November | 24.2 | 10.8 | 7 | 11.4 |
| December | 24.4 | 9.7 | 2 | 11.0 |
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01 · OverviewBishoftu, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Bishoftu took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Bishoftu
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Bishoftu
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Bishoftu
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Bishoftu
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Bishoftu
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Bishoftu
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01 · Q&AWhere is Bishoftu located and what are its coordinates?
Bishoftu is situated in Ethiopia at geographic coordinates 8.7523, 38.9785, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Bishoftu?
Bishoftu has a recorded population of approximately 207,400 and observes the Africa/Addis_Ababa time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Bishoftu?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Bishoftu include AM, EN-ET, OM-ET, TI-ET, SO-ET, SID, with ETB used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Bishoftu?
Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Bishoftu, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.