ET Lalibela · Autumn

Lalibela weather
in October

October is a good time to visit. January is slightly better.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 12.03°N 39.04°E
72°FMax temperature
36%Rainy days
11.6hSunshine / day

Lalibela weather in October

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
52°F – 72°F
🌧 Rainy days
36% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.7/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.6/10)

Should you visit Lalibela in October?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 22°F.

❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.

🌧 Rain : ████░░░░░░ 36%
🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 72°F
☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.6h/d

Our take: October is a good time to visit Lalibela. January remains slightly better (+0.9 pts).

Lalibela in October by trip type

What to expect in October

Autumn in Lalibela is often underrated: 22°F, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Expect rain on 36% 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.

All months for Lalibela

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °FMax °FRain %Precip inSun h/dScore
🌤️ January50°F73°F4%0.0in11.0h8.6/10
☀️ February54°F77°F13%0.0in11.0h8.6/10
☀️ March55°F77°F18%0.0in11.1h8.5/10
🌤️ April57°F77°F34%0.1in11.5h8.0/10
🌤️ May55°F77°F37%0.2in11.9h7.9/10
🌤️ June55°F75°F44%0.3in11.3h7.5/10
🌧️ July54°F66°F99%0.9in10.2h4.3/10
🌧️ August54°F66°F100%1.0in10.1h4.3/10
🌧️ September52°F68°F91%0.8in11.2h4.8/10
🌤️ October52°F72°F36%0.1in11.6h7.7/10
🌤️ November52°F72°F9%0.0in11.3h8.4/10
🌤️ December50°F73°F2%0.0in11.0h8.6/10
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 October, Lalibela averages 72°F, 36% rainy days and 11.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.7/10. See methodology →

October vs January (best month)

The best month is January (score 8.6/10). Difference:

FAQ — Lalibela in October

Is October a good time to visit Lalibela?
October is an excellent time to visit Lalibela (score 7.7/10). With 72°F, 11.6h of sunshine and 36% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Lalibela in October?
With 72°F max and 11.6h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.

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