Addis Ababa, EthiopiaQuick decision
When to visit Addis Ababa?
🌞 Best time overall
January
🌡️ Optimal temperature
8°C–22°C in January
🌧 Least rain
5% rainy days in January
🌧 Wettest month
July (98%)
📅 Best score
8.4/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
National Museum & LucyYear-round — australopithecus skeleton, 3.2 million years old.
Coffee ceremonyYear-round — birthplace of coffee, ritual roasting, jebena.
Injera & Ethiopian cuisineYear-round — injera with spiced wots, tibs, Merkato markets.
BudgetOct–May — dry season, cheap domestic flights.
Monthly climate data
Addis Ababa weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 8°C | 22°C | 5% | 0.3 | 11.0h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 10°C | 23°C | 17% | 0.7 | 11.2h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 11°C | 23°C | 35% | 1.9 | 11.2h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 11°C | 22°C | 54% | 3.9 | 11.2h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 10°C | 22°C | 45% | 3.5 | 11.7h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌧️ June | 10°C | 21°C | 69% | 6.1 | 11.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 10°C | 19°C | 98% | 10.5 | 9.4h | 4.2/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 10°C | 19°C | 100% | 9.7 | 9.5h | 4.2/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 9°C | 19°C | 82% | 7.1 | 11.0h | 5.4/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 8°C | 20°C | 19% | 1.2 | 11.7h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 8°C | 21°C | 8% | 0.3 | 11.6h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 8°C | 21°C | 2% | 0.1 | 11.0h | 8.2/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 22°C, 45% rainy days, 11.4h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Challenging climate
Average 20°C, 89% rainy days, 10.0h sunshine/day. Score: 5.1/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 20°C, 36% rainy days, 11.4h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 22°C, 8% rainy days, 11.1h sunshine/day. Score: 8.3/10.
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FAQ
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January is ideal with 5% rainy days and 22°C.
July is the wettest month with 98% rainy days.
Yes, January is the best month with an average of 22°C.
In winter, the average score is 8.3/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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