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Things to see in Adigrat (Ethiopia): 5 places and when to go
Adigrat is a city in Ethiopia with around 104,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 5 places in and around it, mainly Mountains (4), Hiking (4), History (1). The best known are Debre Dammo. The best time to come is October to February; also possible: March to April and September. In June there are 12 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 10. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Ethiopia · 14.2804, 39.47
- Population
- About 104,000
- Places
- 5 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- Best time
- October to February.
- Also possible
- March to April and September.
- Nearest airport
- MQX Mekele, 91 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Enaf Community Guest House, at 4,603 m.
What to see in Adigrat
The places in and around Adigrat, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
When to go to Adigrat
The best time to visit Adigrat is October to February; also possible: March to April and September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time11:15
- FebBest time11:32
- MarPossible11:54
- AprPossible12:19
- MayBetter not12:40
- JunBetter not12:50
- JulBetter not12:46
- AugBetter not12:29
- SepPossible12:05
- OctBest time11:40
- NovBest time11:19
- DecBest time11:10
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 10. In January, 5 of the 5 places are at their best.
When to go to Ethiopia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Adigrat
The nearest main airport is Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport (MQX, Mekele), 91 km as the crow flies. How to get around Ethiopia (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
And all of Ethiopia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Adigrat?
The best known: Debre Dammo. In all, 5 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Adigrat?
October to February; also possible: March to April and September. In June there are 12 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 10.
How do you get to Adigrat?
The nearest main airport is Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport (MQX), 91 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Adigrat as the destination and these 5 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
- EthiopiaBefore travelling to Ethiopia: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. You need an eVisa, applied for only on the official portal evisa.gov.et: the electron…
- Mountains52 places for mountains in Ethiopia, from Ras Dashen to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: October to February. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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