Lalibela · SummerMonth summary
Lalibela weather in August
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
12°C – 19°C
🌧 Rainy days
100% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Lalibela in August?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you prefer off-season travel with reduced prices and very few tourists.
❌ No if: you want to avoid rain — more than half the days are rainy.
Our take: August brings a challenging climate (4.3/10). January offers milder conditions if your dates are flexible.
By trip type
Lalibela in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in August
🎯 Low season — lowest prices and frequent accommodation deals In August, Lalibela sees 19°C during the day with 10.1h of sunshine per day. With 100% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 10°C | 23°C | 4% | 0.2 | 11.0h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ February | 12°C | 25°C | 13% | 0.6 | 11.0h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ March | 13°C | 25°C | 18% | 0.8 | 11.1h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 14°C | 25°C | 34% | 2.1 | 11.5h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 13°C | 25°C | 37% | 4.0 | 11.9h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 13°C | 24°C | 44% | 6.4 | 11.3h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 12°C | 19°C | 99% | 23.2 | 10.2h | 4.3/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 12°C | 19°C | 100% | 25.4 | 10.1h | 4.3/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 11°C | 20°C | 91% | 20.1 | 11.2h | 4.8/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 11°C | 22°C | 36% | 2.6 | 11.6h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 11°C | 22°C | 9% | 0.5 | 11.3h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 10°C | 23°C | 2% | 0.1 | 11.0h | 8.6/10 |
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 August, Lalibela averages 19°C, 100% rainy days and 10.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.3/10.
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Comparison
August vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 8.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +4°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -96%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.9h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Lalibela in August
Is August a good time to visit Lalibela?
August is not recommended for Lalibela (score 4.3/10). With 100% rainy days and 10.1h of sunshine, consider January (8.6/10) instead.
Does it rain a lot in Lalibela in August?
Yes, 100% of days see rain in August. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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