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 22°C, lows of 11°C, and approximately 13 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
Drier season: Jan–Dec Wetter season: Apr–Sep
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February (gusts 35)
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Month-by-Month Weather Table
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Best| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sunshine | Humidity | UV Index | Crowds | Condition | View Details |
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| January (best) | 23°C | 9°C | 1d (4mm) | 10.8h | 56% Moderate | 8.7 Very High | | Excellent | View Details → |
| February (best) | 24°C | 10°C | 2d (9mm) | 10.8h | 51% Moderate | 9.3 Very High | | Excellent | View Details → |
| March | 24°C | 12°C | 10d (82mm) | 10.7h | 57% Moderate | 9.2 Very High | | Good | View Details → |
| April | 24°C | 12°C | 14d (122mm) | 10.6h | 63% Moderate | 9 Very High | | Wet | View Details → |
| May | 24°C | 12°C | 13d (177mm) | 10.7h | 66% Humid | 8.7 Very High | | Wet | View Details → |
| June | 22°C | 12°C | 21d (245mm) | 10.2h | 77% Humid | 7.7 Very High | | Wet | View Details → |
| July | 20°C | 12°C | 31d (404mm) | 8.5h | 88% Very Humid | 6.4 High | | Wet | View Details → |
| August | 20°C | 12°C | 31d (431mm) | 9.1h | 88% Very Humid | 7 High | | Wet | View Details → |
| September | 20°C | 11°C | 27d (328mm) | 10.2h | 85% Very Humid | 8 Very High | | Wet | View Details → |
| October (best) | 21°C | 10°C | 8d (84mm) | 10.8h | 68% Humid | 8.8 Very High | | Excellent | View Details → |
| November (best) | 22°C | 8°C | 1d (7mm) | 10.7h | 58% Moderate | 8.9 Very High | | Excellent | View Details → |
| December (best) | 22°C | 8°C | 1d (2mm) | 10.7h | 56% Moderate | 8.6 Very High | | 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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