Best Time to Visit
🇪🇹 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia · Africa
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
22°
9°
Great
Feb
23°
10°
Great
Mar
23°
11°
Good
Apr
23°
11°
Good
May
23°
11°
Good
Jun
21°
11°
Good
Jul
19°
11°
Good
Aug
19°
11°
Good
Sep
20°
10°
Good
Oct
20°
8°
Great
Nov
21°
8°
Great
Dec
21°
8°
Great
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryRecommended | 22°C | 9°C | 3 | 11h | 82% | 3 | Great | View |
| FebruaryRecommended | 23°C | 10°C | 5 | 11h | 82% | 3 | Great | View |
| March | 23°C | 11°C | 10 | 11h | 82% | 6 | Good | View |
| April | 23°C | 11°C | 14 | 11h | 82% | 6 | Good | View |
| May | 23°C | 11°C | 14 | 11h | 82% | 8 | Good | View |
| June | 21°C | 11°C | 23 | 10h | 82% | 8 | Good | View |
| July | 19°C | 11°C | 31 | 9h | 82% | 8 | Good | View |
| August | 19°C | 11°C | 31 | 10h | 82% | 8 | Good | View |
| September | 20°C | 10°C | 25 | 11h | 82% | 6 | Good | View |
| OctoberRecommended | 20°C | 8°C | 7 | 11h | 82% | 6 | Great | View |
| NovemberRecommended | 21°C | 8°C | 2 | 11h | 82% | 3 | Great | View |
| DecemberRecommended | 21°C | 8°C | 1 | 11h | 82% | 3 | Great | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 23°C high, 11°C low
Comfortable warmth at 23°C (73°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 11°C (52°F).
Avg: 20°C high, 11°C low
Mild conditions at 20°C (68°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 11°C (52°F).
Avg: 20°C high, 9°C low
Mild conditions at 20°C (68°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 9°C (48°F).
Avg: 22°C high, 9°C low
Comfortable warmth at 22°C (72°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 9°C (48°F).
The least favorable time to visit Addis Ababa is April and May. During this period, you can expect frequent rain, high humidity.
April
Challenges: frequent rain, high humidity
May
Challenges: frequent rain, high humidity
June
Challenges: heavy rainfall, high humidity
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Addis Ababa during the best travel months (January, February, November), when temperatures range from 9°C to 22°C:
Addis Ababa has a subtropical climate (Koppen classification: Cwb). The warmest month is May with highs of 23°C, while the coldest month is August at just 19°C. Annual rainfall averages 1741mm across approximately 166 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
| Low °C | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Rain Days | 3 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 23 | 31 | 31 | 25 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| Rain mm | 16 | 18 | 65 | 132 | 159 | 255 | 369 | 395 | 270 | 46 | 10 | 6 |
| Sun h/day | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Humidity % | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 |
| UV Index | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
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