Addis Ababa climate at a glance
Addis Ababa sees average daytime highs ranging from 19°C in August to 23°C in March. Around 1379 mm of precipitation falls over roughly 164 wet days a year, peaking in July (331 mm) and easing off in December (2 mm). October is the sunniest month at about 11 hours of sunshine.
Addis Ababa temperature & rainfall by month
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Weather seasons in Addis Ababa
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Addis Ababa climate, month by month
Averages computed from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2019–2024. Daylight on the 15th: 11.5 h in January. Reuse this data freely with attribution — download as JSON or CSV.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Rainfall | Sun/day | Humidity | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°C | 8°C | 1.3 | 6 mm | 10.9 h | 54% | 10.0 · Excellent |
| February | 23°C | 10°C | 4.7 | 21 mm | 10.8 h | 53% | 10.0 · Excellent |
| March | 23°C | 11°C | 10.5 | 67 mm | 10.7 h | 57% | 9.2 · Excellent |
| April | 22°C | 11°C | 17.5 | 123 mm | 10.3 h | 67% | 7.7 · Good |
| May | 23°C | 10°C | 12.5 | 101 mm | 11.1 h | 65% | 8.8 · Excellent |
| June | 21°C | 10°C | 20.8 | 176 mm | 10.6 h | 75% | 7.5 · Good |
| July | 19°C | 11°C | 30.5 | 331 mm | 8.1 h | 86% | 7.2 · Good |
| August | 19°C | 10°C | 30.8 | 290 mm | 8.8 h | 86% | 7.3 · Good |
| September | 19°C | 10°C | 25.3 | 206 mm | 10.3 h | 84% | 7.5 · Good |
| October | 20°C | 8°C | 7 | 47 mm | 11.2 h | 66% | 10.0 · Excellent |
| November | 21°C | 8°C | 2.2 | 8 mm | 11.2 h | 59% | 10.0 · Excellent |
| December | 21°C | 8°C | 0.8 | 2 mm | 10.9 h | 56% | 10.0 · Excellent |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Addis Ababa?
The best time to visit Addis Ababa is October–March, when daytime highs average around 22°C with about 1.3 rainy days per month.
What is the hottest month in Addis Ababa?
March is the hottest month in Addis Ababa, with average highs of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Addis Ababa?
July is the rainiest month in Addis Ababa, with around 331 mm of rainfall over 30.5 rainy days.
Where should you go next month?
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