When is the best time to go to Addis Ababa
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Addis Ababa are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 23mm | 9.9hrs | 12.4hrs |
The climate in Addis Ababa during January can be summarized as mild and dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Addis Ababa, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Addis Ababa and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Addis Ababa with around 23mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Addis Ababa weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 47mm | 9.8hrs | 12.6hrs |
February in Addis Ababa is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Addis Ababa, with some very good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Addis Ababa and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Addis Ababa with around 47mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Addis Ababa weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 74mm | 9hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Addis Ababa is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Addis Ababa.
March is in the spring in Addis Ababa and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Addis Ababa with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.
Addis Ababa weather in March »
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 97mm | 8.1hrs | 13hrs |
Addis Ababa's weather in April is typically mild and a little damp in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Addis Ababa.
April is in the spring in Addis Ababa and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Addis Ababa with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Addis Ababa weather in April »
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 93mm | 7.9hrs | 13.3hrs |
May is a a little damp month in Addis Ababa and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Addis Ababa.
May is in the spring in Addis Ababa and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Addis Ababa with around 93mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 127mm | 7.5hrs | 12.4hrs |
Mild and wet weather often prevails in Addis Ababa during the month of June
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Addis Ababa for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the summer in Addis Ababa and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Addis Ababa with around 127mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 274mm | 6.1hrs | 12.6hrs |
July in Addis Ababa is generally very wet with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Addis Ababa for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Addis Ababa and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Addis Ababa with around 274mm 10.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 281mm | 6.4hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Addis Ababa is characteristically mild and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Addis Ababa for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Addis Ababa and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (67°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Addis Ababa with around 281mm 11 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Addis Ababa weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 177mm | 7.5hrs | 13hrs |
Addis Ababa's weather in September is typically mild and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Addis Ababa for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the fall / autumn in Addis Ababa and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 9°C (47°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Addis Ababa with around 177mm 6.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Addis Ababa weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 44mm | 8.2hrs | 13.3hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Addis Ababa and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Addis Ababa, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Addis Ababa and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Addis Ababa with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Addis Ababa weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 13mm | 9.2hrs | 12.4hrs |
November in Addis Ababa is generally dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Addis Ababa, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Addis Ababa and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Addis Ababa with around 13mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Addis Ababa weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 11mm | 10.1hrs | 12.6hrs |
December in Addis Ababa is generally dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Addis Ababa, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Addis Ababa and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Addis Ababa with around 11mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Addis Ababa weather stats
| Hottest month: | May | 23°C 73.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | December | 11mm 0.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | December | 10.1hrs |
| Coldest month: | December | 20.9°C 69.6°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 281mm 11.1ins |
| Warmest sea: | September | 29.7°C 85.5°F |
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