Best time to visit Addis Ababa

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When is the best time to visit Addis Ababa?

The best time to visit Addis Ababa is January, February and March based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 22°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Addis Ababa22
    Jan
  • 23°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Addis Ababa23
    Feb
  • 23°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Addis Ababa23
    Mar
  • 23°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Addis Ababa23
    Apr
  • 23°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Addis Ababa23
    May
  • 22°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Addis Ababa22
    Jun
  • 20°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Addis Ababa20
    Jul
  • 20°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Addis Ababa20
    Aug
  • 20°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Addis Ababa20
    Sep
  • 21°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Addis Ababa21
    Oct
  • 21°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Addis Ababa21
    Nov
  • 21°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Addis Ababa21
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

Which is the hottest month in Addis Ababa?

The hottest time of year in Addis Ababa is normally May. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 23°C.

Which month has the most rain in Addis Ababa?

In terms of rainfall, August is usually the wettest month in Addis Ababa with 281mm on average. There are normally 14 days in August with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Addis Ababa?

The sunniest time of year in Addis Ababa is normally December with bright sunshine on average for 82% of daylight hours; that's 10 hours of sunshine per day.

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The weather guide for Ethiopia (Addis Ababa) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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