Dallol
Dallol is a mountain situated in the Kilbet Rasu region of Ethiopia within the Great Rift Valley. It sits at an elevation of -91 meters. It ranks as the 5th most looked-up sight in Ethiopia on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The climate at Dallol is consistently hot throughout the year, with daily highs ranging from 34 °C in January and February to 44 °C in June and July. Daily low temperatures remain warm, rarely dropping below 23 °C. Rainfall is minimal, though the months of July and August see the highest frequency of rainy days. Visiting during the cooler months of January and February may be more manageable, though temperatures remain high.
The nearest airport for visitors is Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport (MQX), located 119 km from the site. This airport serves as the primary gateway for those traveling to this part of the Great Rift Valley. The site is 603 km from the capital, Addis Ababa. Because Dallol is located within the Danakil Depression, it is possible to combine a visit with exploring that region or traveling to the nearby Gaet'ale Pond, which is 3.9 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 44 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 34 | 34 | 37 | 40 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 40 | 38 | 35 |
| Average low, °C | 23 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 24 |
| Rainfall, mm | 3 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Rainy days | 3 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 18 | 19 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 3 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
