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Bambesi, Ethiopia
Bīnshangul Gumuz · Ethiopia
Bambesi is a small city in Bīnshangul Gumuz, Ethiopia with a population of 26,300. Elevation: 4,810 ft (1,466 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Bambesi
Bambashi is a town in western Ethiopia. The town is named after the highest point in the Assosa Zone of the Benishangul-Gumuz Region, Mount Bambashi. Bambashi has a longitude and latitude of 9°45′N 34°44′E with an elevation of 1668 meters above sea level. It is the administrative center of Bambashi woreda.
People
Climate
| Population | 26,300 |
| Population Density | 5 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,810 ft (1,466 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.7500°, 34.7333° |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
| Country | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia |
| State / Province | Bīnshangul Gumuz |
| Average Temperature | 70°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 51.7 inches (1,312 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Bambesi
Bambesi is a small city in Ethiopia (Bīnshangul Gumuz) with a population of 26,300. The city sits at an elevation of 4,810 feet (1,466 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.
Climate in Bambesi
Bambesi has an average annual temperature of 22.5°C (73°F). The hottest month is Apr (27°C), the coldest is Aug (20.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 2080 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 69.8°F |
| 29% above Ethiopia avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,810 ft (1,466 m) |
| Area | 5,101.4 sq mi (13,212.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.7500°N, 34.7333°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 74°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 8.7 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 9.5 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 9.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 8.8 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in |
Bambesi has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 65°F in November to 74°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.8") and January the driest (0.0").
Airports Near Bambesi
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Asosa Airport | ASO | Medium Airport |
| Beica Airport | BEI | Small Airport |
| Mendi Airport | NDM | Small Airport |
| Nejjo Airport | NEJ | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Bambesi?
Bambesi has a population of 26,300 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 5,101.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bambesi?
Bambesi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 242 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.7 inches.