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Best Time To Visit Simien Mountains National Park (Month by Month)

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  1. January: Good
  2. February: Good
  3. March: Good
  4. April: Good
  5. May: Good
  6. June: Good
  7. July: Poor
  8. August: Poor
  9. September: Good
  10. October: Excellent
  11. November: Excellent
  12. December: Excellent
  1. Excellent
  2. Good
  3. Fair
  4. Poor

Simien Mountains National Park can be visited at any time and wildlife can be seen throughout the year. However, July and August tend to be very wet and these months are not recommended (especially for hikers). The spectacular scenery is a big attraction of the park and is at its best from September to December, when days are sunny, the landscape is lush and the sky is free of haze.


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calendar Best Time
September to December (Beautiful scenery, little rain)
clock High Season
October to April (The lodges in the park are busy)
percentage Low Season
May to September (Low-season rates apply)
sun Best Weather
October to April (Little rainfall, sunny days)
raincloud Worst Weather
July to August (Wettest months)

October to April Dry Season

  • Dry and sunny
  • Scenery is lovely from September to December
  • Conditions are perfect for hiking and camping
  • Roads are easier to navigate than in the Wet season
  • Best time for bird watching and migratory birds are present
  • Sky is hazy and views are less spectacular from January to March

May to September Wet Season

  • Scenery is green and lush
  • There are many wildflowers in September
  • Many overcast and rainy days in July and August
  • Road conditions can be bad from July to September

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Best Time To Go by Major Park

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  2. Good
  3. Fair
  4. Poor
  1. Awash National Park
    1. January: Excellent
    2. February: Excellent
    3. March: Good
    4. April: Good
    5. May: Good
    6. June: Good
    7. July: Fair
    8. August: Fair
    9. September: Good
    10. October: Excellent
    11. November: Excellent
    12. December: Excellent
  2. Bale Mountains NP
    1. January: Excellent
    2. February: Excellent
    3. March: Good
    4. April: Fair
    5. May: Fair
    6. June: Good
    7. July: Fair
    8. August: Fair
    9. September: Fair
    10. October: Fair
    11. November: Excellent
    12. December: Excellent
  3. Simien Mountains NP
    1. January: Good
    2. February: Good
    3. March: Good
    4. April: Good
    5. May: Good
    6. June: Good
    7. July: Poor
    8. August: Poor
    9. September: Good
    10. October: Excellent
    11. November: Excellent
    12. December: Excellent

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