Are you considering a trip to Addis Ababa in May? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +75°F and about 3 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 16 rainy days and 95 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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May is usually the hottest month of the year in Addis Ababa;
Average weather
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+75°F
Avg. max. temperature
+45°F
Min.
+84°F
Max.
95 mm
Total precipitation
60%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Addis Ababa has good weather in May.
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Average temperature in Addis Ababa in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Addis Ababa for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in May is +72°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +75°F during the day and a minimum of +50°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 21% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +66°F to +72°F.
Is Addis Ababa warm or cold in May?
Addis Ababa is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +75°F to +75°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +54°F to +54°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
May is the hottest month in Addis Ababa, here is the comparison with other months:
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Climate in Addis Ababa in May
Addis Ababa weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+75°F
+75°F
+72°F
Min. temperature
+45°F
+45°F
+46°F
Max. temperature
+84°F
+84°F
+84°F
Rainfall
82 mm
95 mm
137 mm
Wind
2 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
60%
60%
72%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1016 HPa
1017 HPa
Sunny days
3
3
1
Cloudy days
6
7
2
Rainy days
16
16
21
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as good as in April.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 82 mm to 95 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 60%.Winds are calmer in comparison to April, going down from 2 m/s to 1 m/s on average.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 3 sunny days during the month.
June brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Addis Ababa in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 1 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 May, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Addis Ababa based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 94%, leading to total precipitation of around 385 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 68 mm, which is considered heavy rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 29 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how May 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 May in Addis Ababa?
This is the weather in Addis Ababa in May 2023:
1 May
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+67°F
2 May
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+69°F
3 May
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+70°F
4 May
🌧️
+71°F
5 May
☁️
+74°F
6 May
☁️
+73°F
7 May
🌧️
+72°F
8 May
☁️
+72°F
9 May
🌧️
+71°F
10 May
🌧️
+73°F
11 May
🌧️
+73°F
12 May
☀️
+76°F
13 May
☀️
+74°F
14 May
☁️
+71°F
15 May
🌧️
+72°F
16 May
🌧️
+73°F
17 May
☁️
+72°F
18 May
🌧️
+73°F
19 May
🌧️
+71°F
20 May
🌧️
+75°F
21 May
🌧️
+67°F
22 May
☁️
+75°F
23 May
☁️
+72°F
24 May
🌧️
+70°F
25 May
☁️
+73°F
26 May
☀️
+74°F
27 May
☁️
+73°F
28 May
🌧️
+72°F
29 May
🌧️
+75°F
30 May
🌧️
+71°F
31 May
🌧️
+72°F
In May 2023 Addis Ababa had 3 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 18 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +72°F, with an absolute maximum of +75°F and a minimum of +66°F. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 50%. The average wind speed was 1 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 May 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 May:
Is May a good time to visit Addis Ababa?
May 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 May?
May 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 May?
Addis Ababa is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Addis Ababa in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Addis Ababa in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
How much does it cost to fly to Addis Ababa in May?
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.
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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, 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.
