Addis Ababa Weather in December

What's the weather like in Addis Ababa (Ādīs Ābeba) in December 2024?

The climate in Addis Ababa during December can be summarized as mild and dry.

December is in the winter in Addis Ababa and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.

Addis Ababa weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 21.3°C 70.3°F
Nightly temperature 4.5°C 40.1°F
Average temperature 12.9°C 55.2°F
Daily sunshine 10.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 11 mm 0.4 ins
Rainy days 3 days
Sea temperature 27.9°C 82.2°F
Humidity 54%
Windspeed 4.3kph 3 mph

On average December is the driest 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.

December temperatures in Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa average temperature in December

December rainfall

Addis Ababa average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Addis Ababa average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Addis Ababa in December 2024.

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Addis Ababa weather stats

Addis Ababa weather statistics
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
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