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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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When is the best time to go to Addis Ababa?

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

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  • 22°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Addis Ababa22
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  • 23°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Addis Ababa23
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  • 23°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Addis Ababa23
    Mar
  • 23°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Addis Ababa23
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  • 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
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  • 20°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Addis Ababa20
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  • 20°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Addis Ababa20
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  • 21°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Addis Ababa21
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  • 21°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Addis Ababa21
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  • 21°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Addis Ababa21
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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.

Compare Addis Ababa weather with the USA

Below the Addis Ababa weather chart shows average maximum daytime temperature for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and the USA (Washington).

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