2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Addis Ababa in January

The weather is near-perfect with ideal temperatures and minimal rain. Recommended month to visit.

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Climate Overview

January is an excellent time to visit Addis Ababa. Addis Ababa has a Moderate climate with average yearly highs of 22°C, lows of 9°C, and approximately 3 rainy days per month.

Avg High

22°C

Avg Low

9°C

Rainy days

3days

Daylight

11.7h

Is January a good time to visit Addis Ababa?

The weather is near-perfect with ideal temperatures and minimal rain.

Daylight

Sunrise

6:45 AM

Sunset

6:24 PM

Live January Forecast

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Forecast for your trip dates

Up to 16 days ahead
Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
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

What to Pack for January

Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Climate: Moderate
Travel Context Perfect weather for walking tours and all-day sightseeing.

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Common Questions

Is January a good time to visit Addis Ababa? +

January is typically Excellent for visiting Addis Ababa, with average highs of 22°C and around 3 rainy days.

What should I pack for Addis Ababa in January? +

With highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C in {month}, we recommend: Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Does it rain a lot in Addis Ababa in January? +

Addis Ababa typically sees around 3 rainy days in January.

How many hours of daylight are there in Addis Ababa in January? +

In January, Addis Ababa gets approximately 11.7 hours of daylight per day.

Is January peak season in Addis Ababa? +

Yes, January is peak season in Addis Ababa. Expect higher prices and more crowds, but also the best weather.

What is the best month to visit Addis Ababa? +

The best months to visit Addis Ababa are October, November, December, January, February, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: Africa/Addis_Ababa)

Last Updated: January 2026

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