Lalibela · WinterMonth summary
Lalibela weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
10°C – 23°C
🌧 Rainy days
2% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Lalibela in December?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (23°C, little rain).
❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.
Our take: Favourable conditions in December (8.6/10). January scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Lalibela in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 Peak season — book ahead for best rates. Accommodation prices at their highest Even in winter, Lalibela enjoys 23°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain is virtually absent (2% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if January (8.6/10) remains theoretically better.
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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 December, Lalibela averages 23°C, 2% rainy days and 11.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.6/10.
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Comparison
December vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 8.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +2%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Lalibela in December
Is December a good time to visit Lalibela?
December is an excellent time to visit Lalibela (score 8.6/10). With 23°C, 11.0h of sunshine and 2% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Lalibela in December?
With 23°C and 11.0h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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