Addis Ababa Weather in May

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

The climate in Addis Ababa during May can be summarized as mild and a little damp.

May is in the spring in Addis Ababa and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

Addis Ababa weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 23.4°C 74°F
Nightly temperature 9.3°C 48.7°F
Average temperature 16.3°C 61.3°F
Daily sunshine 7.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 93 mm 3.7 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 29°C 84.2°F
Humidity 64%
Windspeed 4.3kph 3 mph

On average May is the 6th wettest 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.

May temperatures in Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa average temperature in May

May rainfall

Addis Ababa average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Addis Ababa average rain in May

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 May 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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