Climate of Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Point-value climate at Addis Ababa (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia). Population approximately 3,100,000.
Located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Addis Ababa has a mild oceanic climate. Population approximately 3,100,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 14.4°C / 57.9°F in December to 17.3°C / 63.1°F in April, with rainfall varying from 7 mm / 0.3 in (December) to 254 mm / 10 in (August) — about 1075 mm / 42.3 in across the year. As the national capital of Ethiopia, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Addis Ababa's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, October, November, December.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.2°C59.4°F | 16 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 16.2°C61.2°F | 39 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 17.2°C63°F | 65 mm2.6″ | — |
| April | 17.3°C63.1°F | 79 mm3.1″ | — |
| May | 17°C62.6°F | 77 mm3″ | — |
| June | 16°C60.8°F | 109 mm4.3″ | — |
| July | 14.7°C58.5°F | 239 mm9.4″ | — |
| August | 14.7°C58.5°F | 254 mm10″ | — |
| September | 15.1°C59.2°F | 143 mm5.6″ | — |
| October | 15.2°C59.4°F | 37 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
| November | 14.7°C58.5°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| December | 14.4°C57.9°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Addis Ababa?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, October, November, December. Addis Ababa's warmest month is April at an average of 17.3°C / 63.1°F, and its driest month is December with about 7 mm / 0.3 in of rain.
What is the climate of Addis Ababa?
Addis Ababa, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 14.4°C / 57.9°F in December to 17.3°C / 63.1°F in April. Annual rainfall is approximately 1075 mm / 42.3 in, with the wettest month being August (254 mm / 10 in) and the driest December (7 mm / 0.3 in).
What is the average temperature in Addis Ababa in April?
The average temperature in Addis Ababa in April is 17.3°C / 63.1°F, with rainfall of about 79 mm / 3.1 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Addis Ababa?
The driest month in Addis Ababa is December, with about 7 mm / 0.3 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 14.4°C / 57.9°F.
When is the wettest month in Addis Ababa?
The wettest month in Addis Ababa is August, with approximately 254 mm / 10 in of average monthly rainfall.