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Addis Ababa in July: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Addis Ababa in July 2024

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Addis Ababa in July, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +68°F during the day and approximately 0 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 28 rainy days in the month and around 224 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • July is usually the coldest month of the year in Addis Ababa;

Average weather

☀️
+68°F
Avg. max. temperature
+46°F
Min.
+75°F
Max.
224 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
3 ⛅️
Cloudy
28 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Addis Ababa has OK weather in July.

Average temperature in Addis Ababa in July

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

Going from a maximum of +72°F during the day to a minimum of +50°F during the night, the temperature in July averages around +66°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +66°F to +66°F.

Is Addis Ababa warm or cold in July?

Addis Ababa is typically mild in July.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +72°F to +68°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +52°F to +52°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

July is the coldest month in Addis Ababa, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Addis Ababa in July

Addis Ababa weather looks like this, on average, in July and the surrounding months.
JuneJulyAugust
Avg. temperature
+72°F+68°F+68°F
Min. temperature
+46°F+46°F+46°F
Max. temperature
+84°F+75°F+75°F
Rainfall
135 mm224 mm223 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
71%81%82%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1017 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
200
Cloudy days
1034
Rainy days
182827
Snowy days
000

July typically has worse weather conditions compared to June. It’s getting colder in July. From +72°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +68°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 135 mm to 224 mm. Humidity rises from 71% to 81%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during July, staying around 1 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 2 sunny days in June to 0 in July.

August brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Addis Ababa is gradually increasing during July, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during July in Addis Ababa based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in July is about 247 mm, with a 100% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 23 mm, which is considered light rain. July is a pretty wet month with over 31 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
July is one of the rainiest months in Addis Ababa, here is a comparison with other months, 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 July in Addis Ababa?

This is the weather in Addis Ababa in July 2023:
1 July
🌧️
+66°F
2 July
☁️
+72°F
3 July
☁️
+69°F
4 July
☁️
+66°F
5 July
☁️
+70°F
6 July
🌧️
+72°F
7 July
🌧️
+67°F
8 July
🌧️
+68°F
9 July
🌧️
+63°F
10 July
🌧️
+61°F
11 July
🌧️
+61°F
12 July
🌧️
+61°F
13 July
🌧️
+67°F
14 July
🌧️
+63°F
15 July
🌧️
+63°F
16 July
🌧️
+68°F
17 July
☁️
+66°F
18 July
🌧️
+69°F
19 July
🌧️
+67°F
20 July
🌧️
+64°F
21 July
🌧️
+64°F
22 July
☁️
+71°F
23 July
☁️
+69°F
24 July
🌧️
+67°F
25 July
☁️
+72°F
26 July
🌧️
+68°F
27 July
🌧️
+65°F
28 July
🌧️
+66°F
29 July
☁️
+68°F
30 July
🌫️
+67°F
31 July
🌧️
+65°F
In July 2023 Addis Ababa had 0 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 21 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +66°F, with an absolute maximum of +72°F and a minimum of +61°F. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 44%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 10 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 July has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+67°F) and the highest in 2015 (+74°F). The driest year was 1987 with only 161 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1988 with 306 mm.

FAQ

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

Is July a good time to visit Addis Ababa?

It’s always a good time to visit Addis Ababa, but the weather is changeable in July, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Addis Ababa in July?

July 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 July?

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

Is it sunny in Addis Ababa in July?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Addis Ababa in July, 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.