Addis Ababa: Weather Guide & Climate
Complete month-by-month weather guide: Addis Ababa. Best time to visit: October, November, December, January, February. Plan your trip with detailed climate data.
Climate Overview
Addis Ababa has a moderate climate with average yearly highs of 21°C, lows of 10°C, and approximately 14 rainy days per month.
The best time to visit Addis Ababa is during October, November, December, January, February, when conditions are perfect for sightseeing and exploration
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Up to 16 days ahead| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Condition |
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| January | 22°C | 9°C | 3 | Excellent (best) |
| February | 23°C | 11°C | 5 | Excellent (best) |
| March | 23°C | 12°C | 13 | Wet |
| April | 23°C | 12°C | 18 | Wet |
| May | 22°C | 11°C | 13 | Wet |
| June | 20°C | 10°C | 29 | Wet |
| July | 18°C | 11°C | 30 | Wet |
| August | 19°C | 11°C | 31 | Wet |
| September | 19°C | 10°C | 26 | Wet |
| October | 20°C | 9°C | 3 | Excellent (best) |
| November | 21°C | 8°C | 1 | Excellent (best) |
| December | 21°C | 8°C | 0 | Excellent (best) |
Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025
Weather by Season
Winter
Dec–Feb
High: 22°C
Low: 9°C
Rainy days: 3 days/month
Spring
Mar–May
High: 23°C
Low: 12°C
Rainy days: 15 days/month
Summer
Jun–Aug
High: 19°C
Low: 11°C
Rainy days: 30 days/month
Autumn
Sep–Nov
High: 20°C
Low: 9°C
Rainy days: 10 days/month
Month-by-Month Weather Table
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Best| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Condition | View Details |
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| January (best) | 22°C | 9°C | 3 | Excellent | View Details → |
| February (best) | 23°C | 11°C | 5 | Excellent | View Details → |
| March | 23°C | 12°C | 13 | Wet | View Details → |
| April | 23°C | 12°C | 18 | Wet | View Details → |
| May | 22°C | 11°C | 13 | Wet | View Details → |
| June | 20°C | 10°C | 29 | Wet | View Details → |
| July | 18°C | 11°C | 30 | Wet | View Details → |
| August | 19°C | 11°C | 31 | Wet | View Details → |
| September | 19°C | 10°C | 26 | Wet | View Details → |
| October (best) | 20°C | 9°C | 3 | Excellent | View Details → |
| November (best) | 21°C | 8°C | 1 | Excellent | View Details → |
| December (best) | 21°C | 8°C | 0 | Excellent | View Details → |
Addis Ababa
Ethiopian capital with ancient artifacts, coffee ceremonies, Merkato market, highland churches, and gateway to Lalibela's rock-hewn wonders.
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Common Questions
What type of climate does Addis Ababa have?
Addis Ababa has a Moderate climate with average yearly temperatures of 21°C (highs) and 10°C (lows).
When is the best time to visit Addis Ababa?
The best time to visit Addis Ababa is during October, November, December, January, February, when temperatures average around 22°C and conditions are ideal for sightseeing.
What are the hottest and coldest months in Addis Ababa?
The hottest month in Addis Ababa is February with average highs of 23°C, while the coldest is November with average lows of 8°C.
When is the rainy season in Addis Ababa?
Addis Ababa sees the most rain in August (31 rainy days), while December is the driest month (0 rainy days).
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