Beach near Mek'ele, Ethiopia

Mek'ele Travel Guide

Ethiopia

Mek'ele is a city of 215,546 people in northern Ethiopia and the regional centre of Tigray. It sits inland in the Ethiopian highlands, rather than on the coast, so the city is not a beach destination.

Most travellers arriving by air use Alula Aba Nega Airport (MQX), which serves Mek'ele. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of the city, so coastal trips require travelling considerably farther afield.

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Local time

215,546

Population

3,422 miles away

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Weather in Mek'ele

Mon

24°

Tue

24°

Wed

26°

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 Mek'ele

Jan

24°1

Feb

26°2

Mar

27°7

Apr

28°6

May

29°5

Jun

29°3

Jul

25°24

Aug

22°28

Sep

25°8

Oct

25°2

Nov

24°1

Dec

24°0

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

Things to do in Mek'ele

  1. St. Michaels' Church , Mekelle

    christian place of worship

    0.5 km

  2. Tigray Stadium

    stadium arena

    0.9 km

  3. Mekelle Debreamin

    religious organization

    1.5 km

  4. Medhanialem Church Mekelle

    christian place of worship

    0.9 km

  5. Emperor Yohannes Palace Musuem

    museum

    1.3 km

  6. St.mary’s Church Mekelle

    roman catholic place of worship

    1.1 km

  7. 東非華人基督教家園

    christian place of worship

    1.8 km

  8. Omna Cinema

    movie theater

    1.1 km

Getting there

Alula Aba Nega Airport · 7.1 km

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