Awash National Park, Ethiopia: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Awash National Park, Ethiopia? If you're planning to go to Awash National Park, we've got some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Awash National Park, Ethiopia

Based on the climate and weather in Awash National Park, the best time to go is December. See below for details.

Important essentials for Awash National Park, Ethiopia

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Awash National Park, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks aren't sold for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of protection possible.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is a good TSA-friendly product.


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards can become worn. An unreadable vaccine card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.

General health necessities

Don't forget these

What to wear/what to pack for Awash National Park, Ethiopia by month

Already know when you're traveling?

January

January in Awash National Park very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan to visit Awash waterfalls, prepare to get wet, and take these:

February

February in Awash National Park is extremely warm. Temperatures average in the 70s F (mid 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan to visit Awash waterfalls, prepare to get wet, and take these:

March

Traveling to Awash National Park in March, you will notice that it is hot. Expect it to rain occasionally. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan to visit Awash waterfalls, prepare to get wet, and take these:

April

April here is extremely hot. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan to visit Awash waterfalls, prepare to get wet, and take these:

May

Traveling to Awash National Park in May, you will notice that it can be very hot. Expect it to rain about a third of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 70s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan to visit Awash waterfalls, prepare to get wet, and take these:

June

June in this region can be sweltering. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan to visit Awash waterfalls, prepare to get wet, and take these:

July

Traveling to Awash National Park in July, you will notice that it is extremely hot. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan to visit Awash waterfalls, prepare to get wet, and take these:

August

Traveling to Awash National Park in August, you will notice that it is hot. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan to visit Awash waterfalls, prepare to get wet, and take these:

September

Traveling to Awash National Park in September, you will notice that it is pretty consistently hot. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan to visit Awash waterfalls, prepare to get wet, and take these:

October

Traveling to Awash National Park in October, you will notice that it dry with little rain. Expect it to rain occasionally. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan to visit Awash waterfalls, prepare to get wet, and take these:

November

If you are traveling to Awash National Park in November, you will notice that it dry with little rain. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 70s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan to visit Awash waterfalls, prepare to get wet, and take these:

December

December for Awash National Park very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan to visit Awash waterfalls, prepare to get wet, and take these:

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