Ethiopia weather by month

Check out Ethiopia weather averages by month. Compare detailed monthly climate statistics including temperature, rainfall and sunshine figures.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Maximum daytime temperature °F	72	73	73	73	73	72	68	68	68	70	70	70
Hours of sunshine (daily)	9	9	9	8	7	7	6	6	7	8	9	10
Days with some rainfall	4	5	6	10	11	12	11	14	11	7	5	3

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The climate guide for Ethiopia (Addis Ababa) shows long term monthly weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

Ethiopia climate overview

A hilly country with high mountain ranges soaring up to 4,600m (15,000ft), Ethiopia has a range of climatic conditions. Its eastern lowland areas are hot and sticky with a desert-like climate, while conditions are more temperate up in the hills and much cooler in the mountains.

The country has a heavy rainy season, between June and September, when the central and western highlands will witness downpours. These are more ferocious in the west where up to 2,000mm (80in) of rain falls every year and thunderstorms are frequent. Suggestions on suitable clothing vary according to the region being visited.

What to pack for Ethiopia

Light clothes are best for the hot lowlands but warmer attire is needed in the hills and visitors should wrap up well if going high into the mountains. Night-time temperatures can be particularly chilly.

Ethiopia temperature by month

Compare the average temperature by month for popular destinations in Ethiopia. Select a place from below to see more long term weather averages by month.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Addis Ababa	72	73	73	73	73	72	68	68	68	70	70	70
Aksum	77	79	81	82	82	82	75	75	77	77	77	75
Bahir Dar	81	82	86	86	84	81	75	75	77	81	81	79
Bale Mountains	61	63	63	61	61	59	57	57	57	57	57	59
Dire Dawa	82	84	86	88	90	91	88	88	88	88	84	81
Lalibela	70	73	73	73	75	75	70	68	70	70	68	70
Semien Mountains	66	68	70	70	70	68	61	61	64	64	63	64

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Ethiopia weather in January

Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 72°F in Ethiopia in January based on long-term weather averages. There are 9 hours of sunshine per day on average.

72
72°F max day temperature
9
9 hours of sunshine per day
4
4 days with some rainfall
41
41°F min night temperature
12
12 hours of daylight per day
0
No heat & humidity
0.9
0.9 inches of monthly rainfall
11
11+ (Extreme) UV index

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Ethiopia weather in February

Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 73°F in Ethiopia in February based on long-term weather averages. There are 9 hours of sunshine per day on average with typically 1.9 inches of rainfall in the month.

73
73°F max day temperature
9
9 hours of sunshine per day
5
5 days with some rainfall
45
45°F min night temperature
12
12 hours of daylight per day
0
No heat & humidity
1.9
1.9 inches of monthly rainfall
11
11+ (Extreme) UV index

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Ethiopia weather in March

Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 73°F in Ethiopia in March based on long-term weather averages. There are 9 hours of sunshine per day on average with typically 2.9 inches of rainfall in the month.

73
73°F max day temperature
9
9 hours of sunshine per day
6
6 days with some rainfall
48
48°F min night temperature
12
12 hours of daylight per day
0
No heat & humidity
2.9
2.9 inches of monthly rainfall
11
11+ (Extreme) UV index

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Ethiopia weather in April

Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 73°F in Ethiopia in April based on long-term weather averages. There are 8 hours of sunshine per day on average with 10 days with some rainfall and typically 3.8 inches of rainfall in the month.

73
73°F max day temperature
8
8 hours of sunshine per day
10
10 days with some rainfall
48
48°F min night temperature
12
12 hours of daylight per day
0
No heat & humidity
3.8
3.8 inches of monthly rainfall
11
11+ (Extreme) UV index

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Ethiopia weather in May

Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 73°F in Ethiopia in May based on long-term weather averages. There are 7 hours of sunshine per day on average with 11 days with some rainfall and typically 3.7 inches of rainfall in the month.

73
73°F max day temperature
7
7 hours of sunshine per day
11
11 days with some rainfall
48
48°F min night temperature
13
13 hours of daylight per day
0
No heat & humidity
3.7
3.7 inches of monthly rainfall
11
11+ (Extreme) UV index

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Ethiopia weather in June

Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 72°F in Ethiopia in June based on long-term weather averages. There are 7 hours of sunshine per day on average with 12 days with some rainfall and typically 5.0 inches of rainfall in the month.

72
72°F max day temperature
7
7 hours of sunshine per day
12
12 days with some rainfall
48
48°F min night temperature
13
13 hours of daylight per day
0
No heat & humidity
5.0
5.0 inches of monthly rainfall
11
11+ (Extreme) UV index

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Ethiopia weather in July

Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 68°F in Ethiopia in July based on long-term weather averages. There are 6 hours of sunshine per day on average with 11 days with some rainfall and typically 10.8 inches of rainfall in the month.

68
68°F max day temperature
6
6 hours of sunshine per day
11
11 days with some rainfall
50
50°F min night temperature
13
13 hours of daylight per day
0
No heat & humidity
10.8
10.8 inches of monthly rainfall
11
11+ (Extreme) UV index

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Ethiopia weather in August

Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 68°F in Ethiopia in August based on long-term weather averages. There are 6 hours of sunshine per day on average with 14 days with some rainfall and typically 11.1 inches of rainfall in the month.

68
68°F max day temperature
6
6 hours of sunshine per day
14
14 days with some rainfall
48
48°F min night temperature
12
12 hours of daylight per day
0
No heat & humidity
11.1
11.1 inches of monthly rainfall
11
11+ (Extreme) UV index

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Ethiopia weather in September

Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 68°F in Ethiopia in September based on long-term weather averages. There are 7 hours of sunshine per day on average with 11 days with some rainfall and typically 6.9 inches of rainfall in the month.

68
68°F max day temperature
7
7 hours of sunshine per day
11
11 days with some rainfall
48
48°F min night temperature
12
12 hours of daylight per day
0
No heat & humidity
6.9
6.9 inches of monthly rainfall
11
11+ (Extreme) UV index

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Ethiopia weather in October

Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 70°F in Ethiopia in October based on long-term weather averages. There are 8 hours of sunshine per day on average with typically 1.7 inches of rainfall in the month.

70
70°F max day temperature
8
8 hours of sunshine per day
7
7 days with some rainfall
45
45°F min night temperature
12
12 hours of daylight per day
0
No heat & humidity
1.7
1.7 inches of monthly rainfall
11
11+ (Extreme) UV index

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Ethiopia weather in November

Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 70°F in Ethiopia in November based on long-term weather averages. There are 9 hours of sunshine per day on average.

70
70°F max day temperature
9
9 hours of sunshine per day
5
5 days with some rainfall
41
41°F min night temperature
12
12 hours of daylight per day
0
No heat & humidity
0.5
0.5 inches of monthly rainfall
11
11+ (Extreme) UV index

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Ethiopia weather in December

Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 70°F in Ethiopia in December based on long-term weather averages. There are 10 hours of sunshine per day on average.

70
70°F max day temperature
10
10 hours of sunshine per day
3
3 days with some rainfall
39
39°F min night temperature
12
12 hours of daylight per day
0
No heat & humidity
0.4
0.4 inches of monthly rainfall
11
11 (Extreme) UV index

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