July weather forecast
Aksum, Ethiopia

July marks the apex of the rainy season in Aksum, Ethiopia. It is considerably wet with frequent episodes of afternoon showers. However, the reducing daylight doesn’t dampen the spirits as the temperatures are still relatively warm. The city’s thermometer reads between 12°C (53.6°F) to 22.5°C (72.5°F), reflecting a considerable drop in maximum temperatures. Despite this, the wet streets and lush environment make July delightfully picturesque.

Temperature

The beginning of July subtly marks a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a warm 27°C (80.6°F) in June to an agreeable 22.5°C (72.5°F). Nighttime temperature dips to a mean of 12°C (53.6°F) during July.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Aksum is July, when the rain falls for 9 days and typically aggregates up to 221mm (8.7") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Aksum, the average length of the day in July is 12h and 52min.
On the first day of July, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:57. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:53 EAT.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are July and August, with an average of 6h of sunshine.

UV index

February through October, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 11, and higher, represents an ultimate health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 12 during July translates into the following guidance:
Adopt all important safety measures, unprotected skin may burn rapidly. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.