2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Addis Ababa in September

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Climate Overview

September is a wet time to visit Addis Ababa. Addis Ababa has a Moderate climate with average yearly highs of 19°C, lows of 10°C, and approximately 26 rainy days per month.

Avg High

19°C

Avg Low

10°C

Rainy days

26days

Daylight

12.2h

Is September a good time to visit Addis Ababa?

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Daylight

Sunrise

6:16 AM

Sunset

6:27 PM

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 September

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 September a good time to visit Addis Ababa? +

September is typically Wet for visiting Addis Ababa, with average highs of 19°C and around 26 rainy days.

What should I pack for Addis Ababa in September? +

With highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C in {month}, we recommend: Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

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

Addis Ababa typically sees around 26 rainy days in September.

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

In September, Addis Ababa gets approximately 12.2 hours of daylight per day.

Is September peak season in Addis Ababa? +

No, September is not peak season in Addis Ababa. Expect better value on accommodation and fewer tourists.

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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