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Visit Addis Ababa
in April?

Good window in April — January is a notch above.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 9.02°N 38.75°E
22°CMax temperature
54%Rainy days
11.2hSunshine / day

Addis Ababa weather in April

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
11°C – 22°C
🌧 Rainy days
54% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.4/10)

Should you visit Addis Ababa in April?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.

❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.

🌧 Rain : █████░░░░░ 54%
🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 22°C
☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.2h/d

Our take: Addis Ababa in April: 22°C and 11.2h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.

Addis Ababa in April by trip type

What to expect in April

🎯 Cultural sites less crowded than peak season — more enjoyable visits Spring marks the start of the good season in Addis Ababa. Temperatures rise (22°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 54% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. January (8.4/10) is significantly better if possible.

All months for Addis Ababa

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °CMax °CRain %Precip mmSun h/dScore
🌤️ January8°C22°C5%0.311.0h8.4/10
🌤️ February10°C23°C17%0.711.2h8.3/10
🌤️ March11°C23°C35%1.911.2h7.8/10
🌦️ April11°C22°C54%3.911.2h7.3/10
🌤️ May10°C22°C45%3.511.7h7.5/10
🌧️ June10°C21°C69%6.111.0h7.0/10
🌧️ July10°C19°C98%10.59.4h4.2/10
🌧️ August10°C19°C100%9.79.5h4.2/10
🌧️ September9°C19°C82%7.111.0h5.4/10
🌤️ October8°C20°C19%1.211.7h7.8/10
🌤️ November8°C21°C8%0.311.6h8.2/10
🌤️ December8°C21°C2%0.111.0h8.2/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In April, Addis Ababa averages 22°C, 54% rainy days and 11.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.3/10. See methodology →

April vs January (best month)

The best month is January (score 8.4/10). Difference:

FAQ — Addis Ababa in April

Is April a good time to visit Addis Ababa?
April is an acceptable time for Addis Ababa (score 7.3/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider January (8.4/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Addis Ababa in April?
Yes, 54% of days see rain in April. Plan some indoor activities as backup.

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