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Addis Ababa in April: solid, though January remains peak.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 9.02°N 38.75°E
72°FMax temperature
54%Rainy days
11.2hSunshine / day

Addis Ababa weather in April

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
52°F – 72°F
🌧 Rainy days
54% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.4/10)

Should you visit Addis Ababa in April?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.

❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.

🌧 Rain : █████░░░░░ 54%
🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 72°F
☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.2h/d

Our take: Favourable conditions in April (7.3/10). January scores higher but the gap is small.

Addis Ababa in April by trip type

What to expect in April

Spring marks the start of the good season in Addis Ababa. Temperatures rise (22°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 54% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. January (8.4/10) is significantly better if possible.

All months for Addis Ababa

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °FMax °FRain %Precip inSun h/dScore
🌤️ January46°F72°F5%0.0in11.0h8.4/10
🌤️ February50°F73°F17%0.0in11.2h8.3/10
🌤️ March52°F73°F35%0.1in11.2h7.8/10
🌦️ April52°F72°F54%0.2in11.2h7.3/10
🌤️ May50°F72°F45%0.1in11.7h7.5/10
🌧️ June50°F70°F69%0.2in11.0h7.0/10
🌧️ July50°F66°F98%0.4in9.4h4.2/10
🌧️ August50°F66°F100%0.4in9.5h4.2/10
🌧️ September48°F66°F82%0.3in11.0h5.4/10
🌤️ October46°F68°F19%0.0in11.7h7.8/10
🌤️ November46°F70°F8%0.0in11.6h8.2/10
🌤️ December46°F70°F2%0.0in11.0h8.2/10
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 April, Addis Ababa averages 72°F, 54% rainy days and 11.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.3/10. See methodology →

April vs January (best month)

The best month is January (score 8.4/10). Difference:

FAQ — Addis Ababa in April

Is April a good time to visit Addis Ababa?
April is an acceptable time for Addis Ababa (score 7.3/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider January (8.4/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Addis Ababa in April?
Yes, 54% of days see rain in April. Plan some indoor activities as backup.

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