Weather & climate · Addis Ababa

Best Time to Visit Ethiopia

January to March

The best time to visit Ethiopia is January to March, when daytime highs in Addis Ababa are around 24–25°C. April to May and October to December are also a good time to go. March is the warmest month (25°C by day), December the coldest (6°C at night), and August the wettest with about 246 mm of rain.

25°C

Warmest: March

6°C

Coldest nights: December

1083 mm

Rain per year

246 mm

Wettest: August

Ethiopia weather by month

Jan24°C7°C12 mm
Feb25°C9°C27 mm
Mar25°C10°C56 mm
Apr24°C11°C90 mm
May25°C12°C89 mm
Jun24°C12°C116 mm
Jul20°C11°C239 mm
Aug20°C11°C246 mm
Sep20°C11°C145 mm
Oct21°C7°C34 mm
Nov22°C6°C16 mm
Dec22°C6°C13 mm

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Average high Average low Rain (mm per month)

Month	High	Low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover	Verdict
January	24°C	7°C	12 mm	55%	39%	Best time
February	25°C	9°C	27 mm	51%	44%	Best time
March	25°C	10°C	56 mm	55%	56%	Best time
April	24°C	11°C	90 mm	65%	65%	Good
May	25°C	12°C	89 mm	63%	66%	Good
June	24°C	12°C	116 mm	68%	71%	Fair
July	20°C	11°C	239 mm	80%	83%	Rainy
August	20°C	11°C	246 mm	83%	83%	Rainy
September	20°C	11°C	145 mm	80%	69%	Fair
October	21°C	7°C	34 mm	70%	46%	Good
November	22°C	6°C	16 mm	63%	39%	Good
December	22°C	6°C	13 mm	59%	33%	Good

Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Addis Ababa (9.03, 38.7). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Ethiopia have their own climate.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Ethiopia?

January to March. The best time to visit Ethiopia is January to March, when daytime highs in Addis Ababa are around 24–25°C. April to May and October to December are also a good time to go. March is the warmest month (25°C by day), December the coldest (6°C at night), and August the wettest with about 246 mm of rain.

What is the hottest month in Ethiopia?

March, with average highs of 25°C in Addis Ababa.

What is the coldest month in Ethiopia?

December, when nights drop to about 6°C and days reach 22°C.

What is the rainiest month in Ethiopia?

August with about 246 mm; January is the driest (12 mm).

When should I avoid visiting Ethiopia?

August is the least comfortable month on average: 20°C by day and 246 mm of rain.

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