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Dabat, Ethiopia

Amhara · Ethiopia

Dabat is a small city in Amhara, Ethiopia with a population of 28,300. Elevation: 8,537 ft (2,602 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

28,300 Population 91/sq mi density
8,537 ft Elevation 2,602 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
38.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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About Dabat

Dabat is a town in northern Ethiopia, located about 50 kilometers north of Gondar in the Semien Mountains along the Gondar-Debarq highway Dabat it is in the Semien Gondar Zone of the Amhara Region, and is one of two towns in Dabat woreda.

People

Population28,300
Density91/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain38.0 in/yr
Sunny Days267/yr
Elevation8,537 ft (2,602 m)
Population28,300
Population Density91 / sq mi
Elevation8,537 ft (2,602 m)
Coordinates12.9842°, 37.7650°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceAmhara
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation38.0 inches (965 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Dabat

Dabat is a small city in Ethiopia (Amhara) with a population of 28,300. The city sits at an elevation of 8,537 feet (2,602 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Climate in Dabat

Dabat has an average annual temperature of 21.2°C (70°F). The hottest month is Apr (24.8°C), the coldest is Aug (18.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 2737 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.8°C / 69°F 10.8° / 32° 13.2
Feb 22.6°C / 73°F 12.1° / 34° 10.6
Mar 24.5°C / 76°F 14.3° / 35.6° 15.5
Apr 24.8°C / 77°F 15.5° / 36° 106.6
May 24.1°C / 75°F 16.5° / 34.3° 149.6
Jun 21.3°C / 70°F 15.9° / 31.5° 388.4
Jul 18.8°C / 66°F 14.3° / 25.6° 733.8
Aug 18.7°C / 66°F 14.1° / 25.3° 647.1
Sep 19.9°C / 68°F 14.6° / 26.7° 456.6
Oct 19.7°C / 67°F 12.2° / 26.8° 167.8
Nov 19.7°C / 67°F 11.5° / 28.6° 36.1
Dec 20°C / 68°F 10.6° / 30.3° 12.2
Dabat enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 267 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,537 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average58.6°F
9% above Ethiopia avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,537 ft (2,602 m)
Area310.8 sq mi (804.9 km²)
Population Density91/sq mi
Coordinates12.9842°N, 37.7650°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.0"
0% below Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.50"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.08"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (14°C) 0.2 in
February 59°F (15°C) 0.1 in Driest
March 60°F (16°C) 0.6 in
April 62°F (17°C) 0.9 in Warmest
May 62°F (16°C) 3.8 in
June 61°F (16°C) 4.7 in
July 58°F (14°C) 11.5 in Wettest
August 57°F (14°C) 10.4 in
September 58°F (14°C) 3.6 in
October 58°F (14°C) 1.3 in
November 55°F (13°C) 0.8 in Coldest
December 57°F (14°C) 0.2 in

Dabat has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 55°F in November to 62°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.5") and February the driest (0.1").

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Gas Stations in Dabat

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ET #9332089130

Airports Near Dabat

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gondar AirportGDQMedium Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation
2,596 m (8,517 ft)

🇪🇹 About Ethiopia

Capital Addis Ababa
Population 109,224,559
Area 1,127,127 km²
GDP (USD) $135,874,093,202
GDP per capita $1,056
HDI 0.492
Life expectancy 67.3 years
Internet users 16.7%
Urban population 23.1%
Currency ETB (Birr)
Languages Amharic
Calling code +251
TLD .et
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dabat

What is the population of Dabat?

Dabat has a population of 28,300 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 91 people per square mile, spread across 310.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Dabat?

Dabat enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 267 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.0 inches.

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