Lalibela, EthiopiaQuick decision
When to visit Lalibela?
🌞 Best time overall
January
🌡️ Optimal temperature
50°F–73°F in January
🌧 Least rain
4% rainy days in January
🌧 Wettest month
July (99%)
📅 Best score
8.6/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Rock-hewn churchesOct–Mar — 11 churches carved from rock, UNESCO, 12th century.
Ethiopian Christmas (Genna)Jan 7 — nighttime mass in the churches, unique pilgrimage.
Abuna Yosef hikingOct–Feb — trek at 4,000 m, views of the churches, geladas.
BudgetOct–Mar — accommodation €10–15, mandatory guide €20/day.
Monthly climate data
Lalibela weather month by month
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 50°F | 73°F | 4% | 0.0in | 11.0h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ February | 54°F | 77°F | 13% | 0.0in | 11.0h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ March | 55°F | 77°F | 18% | 0.0in | 11.1h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 57°F | 77°F | 34% | 0.1in | 11.5h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 55°F | 77°F | 37% | 0.2in | 11.9h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 55°F | 75°F | 44% | 0.3in | 11.3h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 54°F | 66°F | 99% | 0.9in | 10.2h | 4.3/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 54°F | 66°F | 100% | 1.0in | 10.1h | 4.3/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 52°F | 68°F | 91% | 0.8in | 11.2h | 4.8/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 52°F | 72°F | 36% | 0.1in | 11.6h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 52°F | 72°F | 9% | 0.0in | 11.3h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 50°F | 73°F | 2% | 0.0in | 11.0h | 8.6/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 25°F, 30% rainy days, 11.5h sunshine/day. Score: 8.1/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Challenging climate
Average 21°F, 81% rainy days, 10.5h sunshine/day. Score: 5.4/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 21°F, 45% rainy days, 11.4h sunshine/day. Score: 7.0/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Excellent time
Average 24°F, 6% rainy days, 11.0h sunshine/day. Score: 8.6/10.
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FAQ
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January is ideal with 4% rainy days and 23°F. The months of January & February offer comparable conditions.
July is the wettest month with 99% rainy days.
Yes, January is the best month with an average of 23°F.
In winter, the average score is 8.6/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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