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Addis Ababa in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Addis Ababa in April will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Addis Ababa, based on historical data.
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April

Weather in Addis Ababa in April 2024

Good Weather
Warm
☁️
Cloudy
Are you considering a trip to Addis Ababa in April? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +75°F and about 4 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 9 rainy days and 80 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+75°F
Avg. max. temperature
+45°F
Min.
+84°F
Max.
80 mm
Total precipitation
60%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Addis Ababa has good weather in April.

Average temperature in Addis Ababa in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Addis Ababa for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +82°F during the day to a minimum of +48°F during the night, the temperature in April averages around +77°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 11% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +79°F to +75°F.

Is Addis Ababa warm or cold in April?

Addis Ababa is typically warm in April.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +75°F to +75°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +52°F to +54°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

April is one of the warmest months in Addis Ababa, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Addis Ababa in April

Addis Ababa weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+75°F+75°F+75°F
Min. temperature
+39°F+45°F+45°F
Max. temperature
+86°F+84°F+84°F
Rainfall
43 mm80 mm89 mm
Wind
2 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
53%60%59%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1015 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
845
Cloudy days
181717
Rainy days
599
Snowy days
000

April weather is still as good as in March. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +75°F for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 43 mm to 80 mm. Humidity rises from 53% to 60%. Winds are calmer in comparison to March, going down from 2 m/s to 1 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 8 sunny days in March to 4 in April.

May brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Addis Ababa in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Addis Ababa is gradually decreasing during April, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Addis Ababa based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in April is about 67 mm, with a 30% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 18 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 9 rainy days during April, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Addis Ababa wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 90% chance of precipitation and 224 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 2 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last April in Addis Ababa?

This is the weather in Addis Ababa in April 2023:
1 April
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+79°F
2 April
☀️
+78°F
3 April
☁️
+77°F
4 April
☀️
+77°F
5 April
☀️
+82°F
6 April
☀️
+81°F
7 April
☁️
+80°F
8 April
☀️
+78°F
9 April
☀️
+78°F
10 April
☀️
+79°F
11 April
☀️
+82°F
12 April
☁️
+80°F
13 April
☁️
+78°F
14 April
☁️
+79°F
15 April
☁️
+77°F
16 April
🌧️
+74°F
17 April
🌧️
+73°F
18 April
☁️
+78°F
19 April
☀️
+78°F
20 April
☀️
+81°F
21 April
☀️
+81°F
22 April
☀️
+78°F
23 April
☁️
+80°F
24 April
☁️
+77°F
25 April
🌧️
+67°F
26 April
☁️
+73°F
27 April
☁️
+73°F
28 April
☁️
+76°F
29 April
☁️
+75°F
30 April
🌧️
+74°F
In April 2023 Addis Ababa had 13 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +77°F, with an absolute maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +66°F. The average humidity was 56%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 23%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Addis Ababa climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Addis Ababa in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+71°F) and the highest in 2015 (+81°F). The driest year was 1984 with only 5 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1985 with 205 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Addis Ababa in April:

Is April a good time to visit Addis Ababa?

April is a really good time to go to Addis Ababa. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Addis Ababa.

Can you sunbathe in Addis Ababa in April?

April is warm in Addis Ababa. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Addis Ababa rainy in April?

Addis Ababa is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Addis Ababa in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Addis Ababa in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Ethiopia

Check out the weather for other cities in Ethiopia.

Monthly weather in Addis Ababa

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Addis Ababa, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.