When to go & weather

Climate

With elevations varying from 450m in the Lower Omo Valley to 4377m in the Bale Mountains, daytime temperatures in this region range from 10°C to 40°C.

Rain traditionally falls between March and October in the highlands, with July, August and September receiving the most precipitation. April, May and October are the wettest months in the Lower Omo Valley, with sporadic precipitation falling the rest of the year.