Lalibela · SpringMonth summary
Lalibela weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
13°C – 25°C
🌧 Rainy days
37% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Lalibela in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 25°C.
❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.
Our take: Favourable conditions in May (7.9/10). January scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Lalibela in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Good hiking window — mild temperatures (25°C) and uncrowded trails Spring marks the start of the good season in Lalibela. Temperatures rise (25°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 37% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. 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 May, Lalibela averages 25°C, 37% rainy days and 11.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.9/10.
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Comparison
May vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 8.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -2°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -33%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.9h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Lalibela in May
Is May a good time to visit Lalibela?
May is an excellent time to visit Lalibela (score 7.9/10). With 25°C, 11.9h of sunshine and 37% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Lalibela in May?
With 25°C max and 11.9h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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