Are you considering a trip to Addis Ababa in January? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +73°F and about 13 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 4 rainy days and 8 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+73°F
Avg. max. temperature
+32°F
Min.
+81°F
Max.
8 mm
Total precipitation
55%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
13 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Addis Ababa has good weather in January.
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Average temperature in Addis Ababa in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Addis Ababa for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in January is +73°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +81°F during the day and a minimum of +39°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 39% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +64°F to +81°F.
Is Addis Ababa warm or cold in January?
Addis Ababa is typically warm in January.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +72°F to +73°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +46°F to +48°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how January is compared to other months in Addis Ababa:
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Climate in Addis Ababa in January
Addis Ababa weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+72°F
+73°F
+75°F
Min. temperature
+36°F
+32°F
+37°F
Max. temperature
+79°F
+81°F
+82°F
Rainfall
2 mm
8 mm
12 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
55%
55%
52%
Air pressure
1017 HPa
1017 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
16
13
9
Cloudy days
12
13
11
Rainy days
3
4
6
Snowy days
0
0
0
January typically has worse weather conditions compared to December.It’s getting warmer as January arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +72°F to +73°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 2 mm to 8 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 55%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 2 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 16 sunny days in December to 13 in January.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in February as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Addis Ababa in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Addis Ababa is gradually increasing during January, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Addis Ababa based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in January stands at 3%, leading to total precipitation of around 1 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 1 mm, which is considered light rain.Addis Ababa is amazing in January with as little as 1 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Addis Ababa wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 74% chance of precipitation and 229 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 2 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last January in Addis Ababa?
This is the weather in Addis Ababa in January 2023:
1 January
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+65°F
2 January
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+69°F
3 January
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+68°F
4 January
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+72°F
5 January
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+75°F
6 January
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+74°F
7 January
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+72°F
8 January
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+73°F
9 January
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+76°F
10 January
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+75°F
11 January
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+74°F
12 January
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+72°F
13 January
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+73°F
14 January
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+74°F
15 January
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+73°F
16 January
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+73°F
17 January
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+74°F
18 January
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+73°F
19 January
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+72°F
20 January
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+74°F
21 January
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+74°F
22 January
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+73°F
23 January
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+77°F
24 January
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+77°F
25 January
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+76°F
26 January
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+76°F
27 January
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+76°F
28 January
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+76°F
29 January
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+73°F
30 January
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+77°F
31 January
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+80°F
In January 2023 Addis Ababa had 29 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +73°F, with an absolute maximum of +81°F and a minimum of +64°F. The average humidity was 49%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 13%. The average wind speed was 3 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 January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+70°F) and the highest in 2015 (+75°F). The driest year was 1997 with only 714 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 2253 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Addis Ababa in January:
Is January a good time to visit Addis Ababa?
January 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 January?
January 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 January?
Addis Ababa is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Addis Ababa in January?
The amount of sunny days in Addis Ababa during January varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.
How much does it cost to fly to Addis Ababa in January?
The normal prices to fly to Addis Ababa is $1,257 - $1,257. It means that the majority of our users have picked flights in this range. To find the best price we recommend you search early, using our flexible dates feature.
Other cities in Ethiopia
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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, 2023.
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.
