Addis Ababa Weather in January

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

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

January is in the winter in Addis Ababa and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

Addis Ababa weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 22°C 71.5°F
Nightly temperature 5.5°C 41.8°F
Average temperature 13.7°C 56.7°F
Daily sunshine 9.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 23 mm 0.9 ins
Rainy days 4 days
Sea temperature 27°C 80.6°F
Humidity 46%
Windspeed 4kph 2 mph

On average January is the 3rd 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.

January temperatures in Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa average temperature in January

January rainfall

Addis Ababa average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Addis Ababa average rain in January

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 January 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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