Harar
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Harar month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Harar are typically June, November and December, with average daytime highs around 24–25°C. March is usually the warmest month (average high 27°C), December the coldest (average low 13°C), and May the wettest (about 122 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.2 | 12.8 | 7 | 11.1 |
| February | 26.8 | 13.9 | 5 | 11.0 |
| March | 27.0 | 15.2 | 39 | 10.9 |
| April | 25.4 | 15.2 | 118 | 10.7 |
| May | 24.7 | 15.1 | 122 | 10.6 |
| June | 24.4 | 14.4 | 49 | 10.3 |
| July | 23.0 | 14.3 | 99 | 8.2 |
| August | 23.2 | 14.4 | 97 | 9.2 |
| September | 23.7 | 14.5 | 100 | 10.8 |
| October | 24.6 | 13.4 | 60 | 11.0 |
| November | 24.5 | 12.9 | 27 | 11.0 |
| December | 24.5 | 12.5 | 4 | 11.3 |
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01 · OverviewHarar, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Harar took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Harar
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Harar
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Harar
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Harar
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Harar
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Harar
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Frequently Asked Questions about Harar
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01 · Q&AWhere is Harar located and what are its coordinates?
Harar is situated in Ethiopia at geographic coordinates 9.3139, 42.1181 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Harar?
Harar has a recorded population of approximately 157,000 and observes the Africa/Addis_Ababa time zone (ETB).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Harar?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Harar include am, en-ET, om-ET, ti-ET, so-ET, sid, and the circulating currency is ETB.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Harar?
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