December is an ideal time to visit Addis Ababa if you're seeking a destination with brilliant weather. Anticipate average maximum temperatures of +72°F and about 17 sunny days, ensuring you'll have ample opportunities to soak up the sunshine. It's worth noting, though, that there may be some rainfall, with approximately 2 mm of precipitation over an average of 0 rainy days. So, prepare your sunglasses, a beach towel, and great walking shoes, as it's most likely going to be amazing weather. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+72°F
Avg. max. temperature
+36°F
Min.
+79°F
Max.
2 mm
Total precipitation
54%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
17 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
0 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Addis Ababa has great weather in December.
Average temperature in Addis Ababa in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Addis Ababa for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +77°F during the day to a minimum of +41°F during the night, the temperature in December averages around +73°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 10% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +73°F to +70°F.
Is Addis Ababa warm or cold in December?
Addis Ababa is typically mild in December.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +72°F to +72°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +46°F to +46°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how December is compared to other months in Addis Ababa:
Climate in Addis Ababa in December
Addis Ababa weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+72°F
+72°F
+73°F
Min. temperature
+36°F
+36°F
+32°F
Max. temperature
+81°F
+79°F
+81°F
Rainfall
5 mm
2 mm
8 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
53%
54%
55%
Air pressure
1017 HPa
1017 HPa
1017 HPa
Sunny days
16
17
14
Cloudy days
13
14
16
Rainy days
1
0
1
Snowy days
0
0
0
December weather is still as great as in November.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +72°F for average maximum temperature during the day.As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 5 mm to 2 mm.Humidity rises from 53% to 54%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 2 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in December, from 16 to 17.
January brings much the same weather, it remains great.
Wind speed in Addis Ababa in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 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 increasing during December, going from 3 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
How was the weather last December in Addis Ababa?
This is the weather in Addis Ababa in December 2023:
1 December
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+74°F
2 December
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+75°F
3 December
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+72°F
4 December
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+74°F
5 December
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+75°F
6 December
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+76°F
7 December
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+76°F
8 December
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+73°F
9 December
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+74°F
10 December
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+74°F
11 December
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+72°F
12 December
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+74°F
13 December
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+74°F
14 December
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+73°F
15 December
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+71°F
16 December
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+70°F
17 December
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+70°F
18 December
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+69°F
19 December
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+72°F
20 December
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+73°F
21 December
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+74°F
22 December
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+76°F
23 December
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+72°F
24 December
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+74°F
25 December
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+73°F
26 December
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+75°F
27 December
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+74°F
28 December
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+68°F
29 December
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+68°F
30 December
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+70°F
31 December
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+70°F
In December 2023 Addis Ababa had 21 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +73°F, with an absolute maximum of +77°F and a minimum of +68°F. The average humidity was 54%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 21%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 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 December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+71°F) and the highest in 2018 (+76°F). The driest year was 1994 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 0 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Addis Ababa in December:
Is December a good time to visit Addis Ababa?
Yes, December is a great time to go to Addis Ababa, the weather couldn’t be better. Be ready to get outside, explore and enjoy. Check what other months that are a good time to visit Addis Ababa.
Can you sunbathe in Addis Ababa in December?
December has mild temperatures in Addis Ababa. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Addis Ababa rainy in December?
Addis Ababa is usually dry in December. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Addis Ababa in December?
The amount of sunny days in Addis Ababa during December varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.
Other cities in Ethiopia
Check out the weather for other cities in Ethiopia.
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.