Addis Ababa in September usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +70°F and roughly 1 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 21 rainy days with an average precipitation of 135 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+70°F
Avg. max. temperature
+43°F
Min.
+77°F
Max.
135 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
1 ⛅️
Cloudy
21 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Addis Ababa has OK weather in September.
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Average temperature in Addis Ababa in September
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Addis Ababa for September based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in September is +72°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +73°F during the day and a minimum of +52°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 8% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +72°F to +73°F.
Is Addis Ababa warm or cold in September?
Addis Ababa is typically mild in September.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +68°F to +70°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.
September is one of the coolest months in Addis Ababa, here is the comparison with other months:
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Climate in Addis Ababa in September
Addis Ababa weather looks like this, on average, in September and the surrounding months.
August
September
October
Avg. temperature
+68°F
+70°F
+72°F
Min. temperature
+46°F
+43°F
+37°F
Max. temperature
+75°F
+77°F
+79°F
Rainfall
227 mm
135 mm
27 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
82%
77%
59%
Air pressure
1017 HPa
1017 HPa
1017 HPa
Sunny days
0
1
10
Cloudy days
0
1
11
Rainy days
22
21
9
Snowy days
0
0
0
September weather is still as ok as in August.It’s getting warmer as September arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +68°F to +70°F during the day.As September arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 227 mm to 135 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 82% to 77%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during September, staying around 1 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in September, from 0 to 1.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in October as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Addis Ababa in September 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 September, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during September in Addis Ababa based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in September stands at 97%, leading to total precipitation of around 361 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 54 mm, which is considered heavy rain.September 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 September 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 September in Addis Ababa?
This is the weather in Addis Ababa in September 2023:
1 September
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+72°F
2 September
☁️
+74°F
3 September
🌧️
+72°F
4 September
🌧️
+72°F
5 September
☁️
+70°F
6 September
🌧️
+71°F
7 September
🌧️
+66°F
8 September
🌧️
+67°F
9 September
☁️
+71°F
10 September
🌧️
+68°F
11 September
🌧️
+68°F
12 September
☁️
+72°F
13 September
☁️
+72°F
14 September
🌧️
+71°F
15 September
🌧️
+72°F
16 September
☁️
+71°F
17 September
☁️
+74°F
18 September
🌧️
+73°F
19 September
🌧️
+70°F
20 September
🌧️
+71°F
21 September
🌧️
+71°F
22 September
☁️
+74°F
23 September
🌧️
+70°F
24 September
🌧️
+71°F
25 September
🌧️
+71°F
26 September
🌧️
+64°F
27 September
🌧️
+73°F
28 September
☁️
+73°F
29 September
☁️
+72°F
30 September
🌧️
+73°F
In September 2023 Addis Ababa had 0 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 19 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +72°F, with an absolute maximum of +73°F and a minimum of +64°F. The average humidity was 86%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 55%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 12 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 September 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 September:
Is September a good time to visit Addis Ababa?
It’s always a good time to visit Addis Ababa, but the weather is changeable in September, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Addis Ababa in September?
September 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 September?
Addis Ababa is often rainy in September. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Addis Ababa in September?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Addis Ababa in September, 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 September?
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.
