During October 2023, days remained warm over several portions of lowlands of Ethiopia, in particularly over Afar, most part of Somalia and Gambela regions. Specifically, the extreme maximum temperature values were as high as 42, 41.8, 41.6, 41.2 and 41.0 °C over Ayesha, Goda, Gewana, Semera and Mille respectively. The mean monthly rainfall amount exceeds 300 mm over much areas of South southwest and southeast part of the country.

During October 2023, the monthly rainfall amount exceeded 300 mm or heavier rainfall was occurring over Bale, Jimma, Arba Minch and Keffa areas. The monthly total rainfall values of October 2023 were as high as 525.5, 381.8, 380.3, 373.1, 331.9, 316.3 and 307.4 mm over Ginir, Sawula, Gatira, Limugenet, Bore, Bure and Arba Minch respectively. The daily rainfall more than 70mm values was observed over Arba minch, Bedelle, Bore, Ginir, Jinka, Limugenet and Masha stations was 86.7, 89, 106, 75, 81.2 72.6 and 70.2 respectively

In general, the monthly total rainfall amount of October 2023 was below normal over part of Afar, some part of Somali, Amhara, Benishangul Gumuz, few areas Oromia, and Tigray regions. On the other hand, it was above normal over Oromia, Somali, SNNPR, some part of Tigray and Amhara regions. normal in few parts of Tigray, Amhara, Oromia, Somali, Gambella and SNNPR regions.

Most part of Oromia, SNNPR, Somali, and Tigray regions were wetter than October normal rainfall. On the other hand, Afar, Somali, Gambella, and Tigray regions October 2023 was dryer than October normal rainfall.