Beach near Dessie, Ethiopia

Dessie Travel Guide

Ethiopia

Dessie is a city in Ethiopia with a population of 136,056. It lies in the country's northern highlands and is inland, so it is not a beach destination.

Travellers arriving by air use Kombolcha Airport, also known by the code DSE. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of Dessie, so visits here are focused on the city and surrounding inland landscapes rather than the coast.

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Local time

136,056

Population

3,569 miles away

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Weather in Dessie

Mon

22°

Tue

23°

Wed

23°

Know before you go

Pays in ETB

Plug type Type C & Type E & Type F & Type L (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 911

Dial code +251

Tipping: Tipping is not as widespread or expected in Ethiopia as it is in some Western countries, but it is becoming more common, especially in tourist areas. Tips are always appreciated for good service.

Best time to visit Dessie

Jan

20°3

Feb

22°5

Mar

21°22

Apr

22°16

May

23°15

Jun

26°3

Jul

24°21

Aug

21°26

Sep

21°15

Oct

21°10

Nov

20°3

Dec

20°3

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Dessie

  1. MERHO Palace & Museum

    museum

    0.8 km

  2. Ethiopian Evangelical Church Of Mekane Yesus NCES Selam Congregation Dessie

    protestant place of worship

    0.8 km

  3. Dessie zuriya Wereda Cluture and Turisim

    arts and entertainment

    1.4 km

  4. Dessie Times ደሴ

    historic site

    0.8 km

Getting there

Kombolcha Airport · 9.9 km

Frequently asked Questions

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