The month in detail
What to expect in January
In January, Lalibela sees 23°C during the day with 8.6h of sunshine per day. Rain is virtually absent (2% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup.
January is the best month of the year in Lalibela.
This month's conditions
What it's like in January
UV index
8 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
dry air
2°
Daylight
11.4h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 30
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Is January the right month?
January is actually the best month of the year in Lalibela. Good timing.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Hotels & rentals · Lalibela
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.
Country · Ethiopia
🗣️LanguageAmharique
💶CurrencyBirr éthiopien (Br)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘSafe · 2/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate
📈Climate trend ⓘ+0.95°C/decade
🔥Hottest monthFebruary · 25°C
❄️Coolest monthJuly · 19°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘAugust · 91%
🏛️ City break
📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round
🚇Public transportGood
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Other destinations in January
If January doesn't convince you for this destination, compare with others.
Location
Where is Lalibela ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
EthiopiaTemperate climate with a 8.8 → 1.1 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
12.03°N · 39.04°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Lalibela?
February is the best month with 25.0°C highs, 12.0°C lows, 8.3h of sunshine and 6.0% rainy days. The months of February & January offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Lalibela get in February?
Lalibela averages 8.3 sunshine hours per day in February. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.5/10.
What is the rainiest month in Lalibela?
August is the most unfavourable month with August has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Lalibela in February?
In February, overnight lows reach 12.0°C, while afternoon highs average 25.0°C.
Is Lalibela good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Lalibela scores 8.4/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains February with a score of 8.5/10.
When should you avoid Lalibela?
August is the most difficult month to visit Lalibela, with August has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Lalibela in January?
The average UV index reaches 8 in January in Lalibela (high), with about 11.4h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.