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Jimma Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Showers Pass Overhead

Short showers cross the fields. The sun returns soon after.

Warmest Monday at 25° · coldest night Monday at 13°

The short of it: Jimma weather on Tuesday, 10 November 2026: local time, 17 °C (62 °F) with passing showers, feeling like 18 °C (64 °F). Today’s high 23 °C (73 °F), low 16 °C (61 °F). Chance of rain 75% in the next 24 hours, about 5.9 mm (0.23 in). Warnings in force: thunderstorms expected. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 03:45 local time.

JIMMA, Tuesday. — Those stepping out in Jimma this morning will find thunderstorms; the afternoon should top out near 23°, the night near 16°. A raw day by local measure — 5° below the November average of 28°. Winds are light from the WSW, gusting to 5 km/h, and the glass is rising, a sign of settled weather.

Of the 7 days ahead, Monday looks the finest at near 25°, while Monday night will be the coldest at 13°. Rain or snow is due on 5 of them, some 35 mm in all. Nights run 6° milder than the November norm of 10°.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Jimma runs from 10° at night to 28° by day, with some 55 mm of rain. March is the warmest month here at 30°, December the coldest at 9°, and August the wettest with 237 mm. The best months to ride in are December and November.

Daylight holds steady at 11 h 48 min. The station stands 1,827 m above the sea; nights in high country cool fast once the sun is down.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowOvercast17°18°2 km/h–
4 AMLight showers17°18°2 km/h0.9 mm
5 AMFog16°18°3 km/h–
6 AMThunderstorm16°18°1 km/h0.9 mm
7 AMLight showers16°18°1 km/h0.3 mm
8 AMFog17°19°2 km/h–
9 AMOvercast19°21°1 km/h–
10 AMLight showers20°22°1 km/h0.2 mm
11 AMOvercast21°23°0 km/h0.1 mm
12 PMOvercast22°23°1 km/h–
1 PMOvercast22°24°1 km/h–
2 PMOvercast23°25°2 km/h–
3 PMOvercast23°24°3 km/h–
4 PMOvercast23°24°4 km/h–
5 PMOvercast22°23°5 km/h–
6 PMOvercast21°23°4 km/h–
7 PMOvercast20°21°3 km/h–
8 PMOvercast18°20°3 km/h–
9 PMPartly cloudy18°19°4 km/h–
10 PMOvercast17°19°3 km/h–
11 PMOvercast17°19°3 km/h–
12 AMOvercast17°18°3 km/h–
1 AMThunderstorm17°19°1 km/h2.1 mm
2 AMLight showers17°19°2 km/h1.4 mm

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 10): thunderstorm, high 23°, low 16°, 7.2 mm of rain, gusts to 9 km/h. Sun up 6:22 AM, down 6:10 PM. Lightning and thunder expected — stay indoors and away from open ground.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today16°23°7.2 mm9 km/h11 h 48 min
Wednesday16°23°6.0 mm9 km/h11 h 48 min
Thursday15°23°5.0 mm11 km/h11 h 48 min
Friday17°22°14 mm10 km/h11 h 47 min
Saturday16°23°3.5 mm9 km/h11 h 47 min
Sunday14°25°dry10 km/h11 h 47 min
Monday13°25°dry10 km/h11 h 46 min

Warmest: Monday at 25°. Wettest: Friday, 14 mm. Strongest gusts: Thursday, 11 km/h.

The Almanac · Jimma Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Jimma, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus October
1° warmer, 42 mm less rain
Versus December
1° colder
Day–night spread
18°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 46 min
Average wind
4 km/h
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Much like October: highs about 28°, nights near 10°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 55 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Jimma in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Jimma by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°10°18 mm6 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
February30°11°24 mm6 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
March30°13°72 mm7 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦
April29°13°114 mm6 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦✦
May28°13°195 mm6 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
June26°13°216 mm5 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦✦
July25°13°221 mm5 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦
August25°13°237 mm5 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦
September26°13°185 mm5 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦
October27°12°97 mm5 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦
November28°10°55 mm4 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦✦
December28°9°24 mm4 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦✦✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Jimma

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Jimma today?

Right now it is 17 °C (62 °F) with passing showers; it feels like 18 °C (64 °F). Today’s high is 23 °C (73 °F) and tonight’s low 16 °C (61 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 75%, with 5.9 mm (0.23 in) expected.

Will it rain in Jimma this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 5 of the next 7 days, about 35 mm (1.4 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Friday.

Are there any weather warnings for Jimma?

Yes: thunderstorms expected. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Jimma?

March, with an average high of 30 °C (87 °F). The coldest is December, when nights average 9 °C (48 °F). The wettest month is August, with 237 mm (9.3 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Jimma?

December and November. December brings highs near 28 °C (83 °F) and about 24 mm (0.94 in) of rain; November highs near 28 °C (82 °F) and 55 mm (2.2 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Jimma?

Hardly ever — even the coldest month averages 9 °C (48 °F) at night, so lasting snow is rare.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ĀgaroOromiya28 km NW28°11°59 mm
SuntuOromiya49 km NNE29°12°43 mm
Tarch’a SodoSouth West Ethiopia Peoples' Region69 km SSE30°13°62 mm
WakaSouth West Ethiopia Peoples' Region77 km SSE27°11°59 mm
BongaSouth West Ethiopia Peoples' Region78 km WSW29°12°102 mm
GīmbīchoCentral Ethiopia Regional State92 km ESE27°11°42 mm
BombeSouth Ethiopia Regional State102 km SE31°14°57 mm
BedelēOromiya102 km NNW26°10°46 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

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