Ethiopia

Dire Dawa

Dire Dawa is a commercial city in the eastern highlands of Ethiopia that has long thrived as a trading hub. It is especially known as one of Ethiopia's leading coffee-growing regions, where visitors can enjoy the aroma and atmosphere of coffee culture.

Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

Gateway airport: Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR)
Best season: Oct–Mar
Time zone: Africa/Addis_Ababa
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Nature

Dechatu River

A river that originates in the Ahmar Mountains, flows through the center of Dire Dawa, and continues on toward the Awash River. Walking along the waterway that cuts through the city offers a refreshingly different view of the town.

Average temperature by month

5-year average

21° Jan

23° Feb

24° Mar

25° Apr

26° May

27° Jun

25° Jul

24° Aug

25° Sep

25° Oct

22° Nov

21° Dec

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