Addis Ababa · Ethiopia
Riyadh · Saudi Arabia
At a glance
| Metric | Addis Ababa | Riyadh |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 23°C | 44°C |
| Coldest month low | 8°C | 10°C |
| Annual rainfall | 1379 mm | 69 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 10.4 h/day | 10.6 h/day |
| Best months | October–March | November–March |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | Addis Ababa | Riyadh | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.0 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | — |
| February | 10.0 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | — |
| March | 9.2 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | Riyadh |
| April | 7.7 · Good | 6.4 · Fair | Addis Ababa |
| May | 8.8 · Excellent | 2.2 · Challenging | Addis Ababa |
| June | 7.5 · Good | 1.5 · Challenging | Addis Ababa |
| July | 7.2 · Good | 1.5 · Challenging | Addis Ababa |
| August | 7.3 · Good | 1.5 · Challenging | Addis Ababa |
| September | 7.5 · Good | 1.5 · Challenging | Addis Ababa |
| October | 10.0 · Excellent | 5.2 · Fair | Addis Ababa |
| November | 10.0 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | — |
| December | 10.0 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, Addis Ababa or Riyadh?
Addis Ababa has the better travel weather in 7 of 12 months, versus 1 for Riyadh — based on temperature, rainfall and sunshine.
When is the best time to visit Addis Ababa?
The best months to visit Addis Ababa are October–March, based on six years of climate data.
When is the best time to visit Riyadh?
The best months to visit Riyadh are November–March, based on six years of climate data.
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