Best time to visit Lalibela

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When is the best time to visit Lalibela?

The best time to visit Lalibela is February and March based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 21°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Lalibela21
    Jan
  • 23°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Lalibela23
    Feb
  • 23°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Lalibela23
    Mar
  • 23°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Lalibela23
    Apr
  • 24°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Lalibela24
    May
  • 24°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Lalibela24
    Jun
  • 21°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Lalibela21
    Jul
  • 20°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Lalibela20
    Aug
  • 21°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Lalibela21
    Sep
  • 21°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Lalibela21
    Oct
  • 20°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Lalibela20
    Nov
  • 21°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Lalibela21
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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Which is the hottest month in Lalibela?

The hottest time of year in Lalibela is normally June. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 24°C.

Which month has the most rain in Lalibela?

In terms of rainfall, August is usually the wettest month in Lalibela with 295mm on average. There are normally 13 days in August with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Lalibela?

The sunniest time of year in Lalibela is normally December with bright sunshine on average for 81% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

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The weather guide for Ethiopia (Lalibela) 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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