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Best time to go to Addis Ababa

Weather guide on when is the best time to go to Addis Ababa.
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When is the best time to visit Addis Ababa?

In general the best time to visit Addis Ababa is probably February, November, December, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are March, April, May, while the coldest months are July, August, September.
The best time to visit may differ depending on what you are looking for:
  • In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
  • If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is July, August, September with the lowest chance of rain.

Average weather in Addis Ababa in different months

This is the average weather in Addis Ababa for each month based on historic data:

In February, November, December the weather is great. There are an average of 16 sunny days in December and the temperature ranges from +46°F to +72°F.

January, March, April, May, June, October usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +75°F during March.

In July, August, September the weather is average. Expect around 66 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 229 mm in July.

Climate in Addis Ababa

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Addis Ababa for each month:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Maximum Temperature
+81°F+82°F+86°F+84°F+84°F+84°F+75°F+75°F+77°F+79°F+81°F+79°F
Average Maximum Temperature
+73°F+75°F+75°F+75°F+75°F+72°F+68°F+68°F+70°F+72°F+72°F+72°F
Minimum Temperature
+32°F+37°F+39°F+45°F+45°F+46°F+46°F+46°F+43°F+37°F+36°F+36°F
Avg. water temperature
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Humidity, %
555254606072818277595455
Rain, mm
8124582951372292271352752
Snow, mm
000000000000
Average wind speed, m/s
222211111222
Sunny Days
1397331001101516
Cloud Days
13118672001111212
Rainy Days
4612161621232221933
Snowy Days
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Average Temperature

Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Addis Ababa during the whole year:
The hottest month in Addis Ababa is May with average maximum temperature going up to +75°F. The coldest month is July with the lowest temperatures of +52°F.

Humidity

The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Addis Ababa looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Addis Ababa is August with average humidity going up to 82%. The least humid month is February with an average humidity of 52%.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm. in Addis Ababa during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is December with approximately 16 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 2 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is July with approximately 23 rainy days and 229 mm of total precipitation.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Addis Ababa:

What is the hottest month in Addis Ababa?

The hottest month in Addis Ababa is May with average maximum temperature of +75°F.

What is the coldest month in Addis Ababa?

The coldest month in Addis Ababa is July with minimum temperatures of +52°F.

Is Addis Ababa worth visiting in winter?

Winter in Addis Ababa usually has great weather. The best month is probably May with +75°F and 3 sunny days.

When does it rain the least in Addis Ababa?

if you're looking to visit Addis Ababa when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for July, August, June. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being December with only 2 mm of rain.

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, 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.