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Lalibela, Ethiopia · Temperate

Lalibela: best months to visit

January (8.8/10) · August (1.1/10).

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 12.03°N · 39.04°E
⚡ Quick answer
January
Depends on your goals
8.8/10
☀️ Jan
Top score (8.8/10)
🌤️ Feb
Alt. (8.8/10)
Aug
Plus rude (1.1/10)
🏛️ Heritage🌦️ Moderate rain
Photo par Gerald Schömbs via Unsplash
Decide

When to visit Lalibela?

The decision rests on several criteria. Climate score, tourist crowds and feasible activities.

Verdict: In Lalibela, January and February clearly stand out. August concentrates the least favorable conditions.
Top & avoid
🏆 January · 8.8 February · 8.8 December · 8.8 March · 8.7 ⚠️ August · 1.1
8.8
Jan
8.8
Feb
8.7
Mar
8.6
Apr
8.4
May
8.2
Jun
1.1
Jul
1.1
Aug
4.5
Sep
8.2
Oct
8.6
Nov
8.8
Dec
Best period · ≥ 7 Decent period · 4 – 7 Tough conditions · < 4

What you grasp in 5 seconds

Lalibela offers 9 comfortable months, with 2 months to avoid (July, August). The gap is sharp: 8.8 in January vs 1.1 in August.

What to check next

Your tolerance for crowds and budget. The best months concentrate tourist saturation and higher prices. Shoulder seasons offer a good compromise.

Next action

Scroll down to the detailed table to compare month by month, then open the page of the month that interests you.

Compare the 12 months By your project

How we calculate the score

The score combines 4 weighted criteria using 10 years of real climate data (ERA5).

Source : ERA5 · Open-Meteo · 10 years (2016–2025) · Full methodology →

Understand

Compare all 12 months

Month-by-month details: temperature, rain, sunshine, score and verdict.

✅ 9 comfortable months (Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr · May · Jun · Oct · Nov · Dec)
MonthT° minT° maxRain %mm/daySunScoreVerdict
☀️ January →50°F73°F2%0.2mm8.6h8.8/10Best period
☀️ February →54°F77°F6%0.6mm8.3h8.8/10Best period
☀️ March →55°F77°F8%0.8mm8.2h8.7/10Best period
☀️ April →57°F77°F15%2.1mm7.9h8.6/10Best period
☀️ May →55°F77°F19%4.0mm8.0h8.4/10Best period
☀️ June →55°F75°F24%6.4mm7.5h8.2/10Best period
🌧️ July →54°F66°F87%23.2mm4.7h1.1/10Tough conditions
🌧️ August →54°F66°F91%25.4mm4.6h1.1/10Tough conditions
🌥️ September →52°F68°F64%20.1mm5.5h4.5/10Decent period
☀️ October →52°F72°F16%2.6mm7.8h8.2/10Best period
☀️ November →52°F72°F5%0.5mm8.6h8.6/10Best period
☀️ December →50°F73°F1%0.1mm8.6h8.8/10Best period
☀️ January
8.8/10
T°50°F / 73°F
Rain %2%
Sun8.6h
Best period
☀️ February
8.8/10
T°54°F / 77°F
Rain %6%
Sun8.3h
Best period
☀️ March
8.7/10
T°55°F / 77°F
Rain %8%
Sun8.2h
Best period
☀️ April
8.6/10
T°57°F / 77°F
Rain %15%
Sun7.9h
Best period
☀️ May
8.4/10
T°55°F / 77°F
Rain %19%
Sun8.0h
Best period
☀️ June
8.2/10
T°55°F / 75°F
Rain %24%
Sun7.5h
Best period
🌧️ July
1.1/10
T°54°F / 66°F
Rain %87%
Sun4.7h
Tough conditions
🌧️ August
1.1/10
T°54°F / 66°F
Rain %91%
Sun4.6h
Tough conditions
🌥️ September
4.5/10
T°52°F / 68°F
Rain %64%
Sun5.5h
Decent period
☀️ October
8.2/10
T°52°F / 72°F
Rain %16%
Sun7.8h
Best period
☀️ November
8.6/10
T°52°F / 72°F
Rain %5%
Sun8.6h
Best period
☀️ December
8.8/10
T°50°F / 73°F
Rain %1%
Sun8.6h
Best period
📊 Quick read
Optimal window
Jan → Jun
Good transition
Sep
Tough period
Jul · Aug
🌡️ Detailed conditions (January)
🌡️ Feel
Comfortable
☀️ UV
7.6 · Moderate-Strong
💧 Humidity feel
36°F · Dry
☔ Rain
2% · 0.2 mm/day
🌅 Sunshine
8.6h/day
10-year trend

Annual temperatures — Lalibela

Min/max temperature curves observed over the past 10 years (ERA5). Shows climate stability and trend.

T° maxT° meanT° min46°50°54°57°61°64°68°72°75°201620172018201920202021202220232024202574°F — decade peak (2024)+1.71°F / decade
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For your trip

A few angles depending on what kind of trip you are planning.

🏛️ Heritage🍴 Gastronomy☔ Indoor sights
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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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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 ⓘ+1.71°F/decade
🔥Hottest monthFebruary · 77°F
❄️Coolest monthJuly · 66°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘAugust · 91%

🏛️ City break

📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round
🚇Public transportGood
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Location

Where is Lalibela ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
Temperate 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 77°F highs, 54°F 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 54°F, while afternoon highs average 77°F.
Is Lalibela good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Lalibela scores 8.4/10 on average — Acceptable 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.