Seasons of Ethiopia

The seasons of Ethiopia consist of four phases: Tsedey (Amharic: ጸደይ, Oromo: Arfaasaa, equivalent to spring) lasting from September to November, Bega (Amharic: በጋ, Oromo: Ganna, equivalent to summer) from December to February, Belg (Amharic: በልግ) (Oromo: Birraa, equivalent to Fall) from March to May and Kiremt (Amharic: ክረምት, Oromo: Bona, equivalent to Winter) from June to August.

The most dry and cold season is Bega/Ganna, while Kiremt/Bona is extremely rainy and when 85% to 95% of food crops are produced.

Ethiopia has three distinct seasons that are locally known as "bega" (October to January), "belg" (February to May) and "kiremt" (June to September).

[6] In this season, adequate rain in March may help farmers to plant short cycle crops, such as barley, wheat and teff.

[8][9] Covering from June to August, the season is marked by frequent rains and homogeneous temperatures.