Weather in Mekele - 14-day forecast

Detailed weather forecast for Mekele, Ethiopia: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.
Forecast for the next days in Mekele
today☁️ 26°💧 0.4 mm
Sun🌤️ 28°💧 0.5 mm
Mon🌧️ 27°💧 0.4 mm
Tue🌤️ 27°💧 0.1 mm
Wed🌧️ 27°💧 0.3 mm
Thu🌧️ 27°💧 0.6 mm
Fri🌧️ 25°💧 0.1 mm
Sat☀️ 27°💧 0.2 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal

How does the current forecast compare with normal?

We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.

NASA POWER

Sunday 6 Sept in Mekele, the forecast high is 28°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 23°C to 27°C, so it will be warmer than usual. It is warmer than 89% of similar days.

26°Cwarmer than usual
usually 23°C–27°C
warmer than 76% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: less rain than usual wind: exceptionally strong
28°Cwarmer than usual
usually 23°C–27°C
warmer than 89% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: exceptionally strong
27°Cwarmer than usual
usually 23°C–27°C
warmer than 86% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: less rain than usual wind: typical
27°Cwarmer than usual
usually 23°C–27°C
warmer than 79% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: less rain than usual wind: lighter than usual
27°Cwarmer than usual
usually 23°C–27°C
warmer than 81% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: lighter than usual
27°Cwarmer than usual
usually 23°C–27°C
warmer than 79% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: lighter than usual
25°Cnear normal
usually 23°C–27°C
night: exceptionally warm rain: less rain than usual wind: exceptionally strong

How warm was this week in previous years?

Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.

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20°28°35° 1981: 25°C1982: 26°C1983: 25°C1984: 25°C1985: 24°C1986: 23°C1987: 25°C1988: 24°C1989: 25°C1990: 25°C1991: 25°C1992: 24°C1993: 24°C1994: 22°C1995: 23°C1996: 24°C1997: 25°C1998: 24°C1999: 22°C2000: 26°C2001: 26°C2002: 26°C2003: 28°C2004: 29°C2005: 27°C2006: 23°C2007: 24°C2008: 24°C2009: 26°C2010: 25°C2011: 26°C2012: 28°C2013: 24°C2014: 22°C2015: 25°C2016: 25°C2017: 26°C2018: 25°C2019: 27°C2020: 25°C2021: 23°C2022: 24°C2023: 27°C2024: 26°C2025: 25°C 2026 forecast: 27°C current forecast 27°C 198119902000201020202026
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast

From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 25°C by day. The coolest year was 2014 (22°C) and the warmest was 2004 (29°C). The current forecast averages 27°C - higher than in 89% of historical years.

Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.

14-day forecast - Mekele

Mekele - 14-day weather forecast infographic

Mekele 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook

Next 16 days · forecast
27°
around 19° at night · days with rain: 3
Weeks 3-4 · avg for September
23°
around 13° at night · rain chance 3%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for October
22°
around 12° at night · rain chance 0%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for Mekele: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 27° by day and 19° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 23° in September, and about 22° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.

Day-by-day forecast for Mekele

Saturday5 September 2026
☁️26°broken clouds
sunrise 06:11 · sunset 18:31 · night 18° · evening 23° · rain 0.42 mm · humidity 29% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 75%
Sunday6 September 2026
🌤️28°scattered clouds
sunrise 06:11 · sunset 18:30 · night 20° · evening 25° · rain 0.54 mm · humidity 24% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 50%
Monday7 September 2026
🌧️27°light rain
sunrise 06:11 · sunset 18:29 · night 17° · evening 20° · rain 0.41 mm · humidity 25% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 28%
Tuesday8 September 2026
🌤️27°a few clouds
sunrise 06:11 · sunset 18:29 · night 20° · evening 23° · rain 0.11 mm · humidity 29% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 12%
Wednesday9 September 2026
🌧️27°light rain
sunrise 06:11 · sunset 18:28 · night 17° · evening 20° · rain 0.32 mm · humidity 31% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 29%
Thursday10 September 2026
🌧️27°light rain
sunrise 06:11 · sunset 18:27 · night 18° · evening 21° · rain 0.57 mm · humidity 31% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 58%
Friday11 September 2026
🌧️25°light rain
sunrise 06:11 · sunset 18:27 · night 20° · evening 21° · rain 0.12 mm · humidity 36% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 100%
Saturday12 September 2026
☀️27°clear sky
sunrise 06:11 · sunset 18:26 · night 21° · evening 24° · rain 0.24 mm · humidity 25% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 9%
Sunday13 September 2026
🌤️28°a few clouds
sunrise 06:11 · sunset 18:25 · night 19° · evening 25° · rain 1.23 mm · humidity 26% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 13%
Monday14 September 2026
🌤️28°scattered clouds
sunrise 06:11 · sunset 18:24 · night 20° · evening 25° · rain 0.12 mm · humidity 22% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 49%
Tuesday15 September 2026
🌤️29°a few clouds
sunrise 06:11 · sunset 18:24 · night 22° · evening 26° · rain 0.15 mm · humidity 17% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 12%
Wednesday16 September 2026
🌧️27°moderate rain
sunrise 06:11 · sunset 18:23 · night 15° · evening 15° · rain 6.66 mm · humidity 28% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 12%
Thursday17 September 2026
☀️26°clear sky
sunrise 06:11 · sunset 18:22 · night 19° · evening 23° · rain 0.12 mm · humidity 30% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 7%
Friday18 September 2026
🌧️26°light rain
sunrise 06:11 · sunset 18:21 · night 19° · evening 23° · rain 1.56 mm · humidity 33% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 72%
Saturday19 September 2026
🌤️28°scattered clouds
sunrise 06:11 · sunset 18:21 · night 20° · evening 24° · humidity 26% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 42%
Sunday20 September 2026
🌤️28°a few clouds
sunrise 06:11 · sunset 18:20 · night 22° · evening 25° · humidity 24% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 16%

UV index in Mekele - is it safe to sunbathe?

UV INDEX · 16-DAY FORECASTMekele03681111+9.1UV VERY HIGHtoday, daily maxSPF 50, long sleeves and shade between 10:00 and16:00.Unprotected fair skin may burn in about 20 min9Sat5.099Sun6.097Mon7.099Tue8.098Wed9.098Thu10.098Fri11.099Sat12.098Sun13.098Mon14.099Tue15.098Wed16.099Thu17.099Fri18.099Sat19.097Sun20.090-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extremeworld-prices.com · 2026-09-05
Today the UV index in Mekele is 9 (very high) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 20 minutes. SPF 50, long sleeves and shade between 10:00 and 16:00.

Mekele weather through the year

Mekele - annual climate

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FAQ - Mekele weather

What is the weather like in Mekele today?
Today it is about 26° during the day and 18° at night, broken clouds.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Mekele?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.