When is the best time to go to Lalībela

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Lalībela, 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.

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Lalībela weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Lalībela 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

Lalībela January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 13mm 9.9hrs 12.3hrs

The weather in January in Lalībela is characteristically mild and dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lalībela, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Lalībela and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (71°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Lalībela with around 13mm 0.5 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 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Lalībela February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 28mm 9.7hrs 12.5hrs

February in Lalībela is generally dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lalībela, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Lalībela and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Lalībela with around 28mm 1.1 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 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Lalībela March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 55mm 9.1hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Lalībela is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Lalībela, with some very good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in Lalībela and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Lalībela with around 55mm 2.2 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 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Lalībela April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 83mm 8.6hrs 13.1hrs

Lalībela's weather in April is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Lalībela.

April is in the spring in Lalībela 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 Lalībela with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Lalībela May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 84mm 8.4hrs 13.4hrs

May is a a little damp month in Lalībela 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 Lalībela.

May is in the spring in Lalībela and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Lalībela with around 84mm 3.3 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 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Lalībela June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 74mm 7.8hrs 12.3hrs

Mild and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Lalībela during the month of June

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Lalībela.

June is in the summer in Lalībela and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Lalībela with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Lalībela July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 281mm 6.1hrs 12.5hrs

July in Lalībela is generally very wet with the temperature being mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lalībela for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Lalībela and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Lalībela with around 281mm 11.1 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.

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August

Lalībela August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 295mm 6.2hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Lalībela is characteristically mild and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lalībela for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Lalībela and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Lalībela with around 295mm 11.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Lalībela September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 128mm 7.7hrs 13.1hrs

Lalībela'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 Lalībela for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Lalībela and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Lalībela with around 128mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Lalībela October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 52mm 8.8hrs 13.4hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Lalībela and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Lalībela, with some very good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Lalībela and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Lalībela with around 52mm 2 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 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Lalībela November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 28mm 9.6hrs 12.3hrs

November in Lalībela is generally dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lalībela, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Lalībela and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Lalībela with around 28mm 1.1 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 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Lalībela December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 21mm 10hrs 12.5hrs

December in Lalībela is generally dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lalībela, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Lalībela and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Lalībela with around 21mm 0.8 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 hours of sunshine per day.

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Lalībela weather stats

Lalībela weather statistics
Hottest month: May 23.5°C 74.3°F
Driest month: January 13mm 0.5ins
Sunniest month: December 10hrs
Coldest month: December 20.2°C 68.4°F
Wettest month: August 295mm 11.6ins
Warmest sea: September 31°C 87.8°F
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