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 °C	22	23	23	23	23	22	20	20	20	21	21	21
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	22	23	23	23	23	22	20	20	20	21	21	21
Aksum	25	26	27	28	28	28	24	24	25	25	25	24
Bahir Dar	27	28	30	30	29	27	24	24	25	27	27	26
Bale Mountains	16	17	17	16	16	15	14	14	14	14	14	15
Dire Dawa	28	29	30	31	32	33	31	31	31	31	29	27
Lalibela	21	23	23	23	24	24	21	20	21	21	20	21
Semien Mountains	19	20	21	21	21	20	16	16	18	18	17	18

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Ethiopia weather in January

Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 22°C in Ethiopia in January based on long-term weather averages. There are 9 hours of sunshine per day on average.

22
22°C max day temperature
9
9 hours of sunshine per day
4
4 days with some rainfall
5
5°C min night temperature
12
12 hours of daylight per day
0
No heat & humidity
23
23 mm of monthly rainfall
11
11+ (Extreme) UV index

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Ethiopia weather in February

Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 23°C in Ethiopia in February based on long-term weather averages. There are 9 hours of sunshine per day on average with typically 47 mm of rainfall in the month.

23
23°C max day temperature
9
9 hours of sunshine per day
5
5 days with some rainfall
7
7°C min night temperature
12
12 hours of daylight per day
0
No heat & humidity
47
47 mm of monthly rainfall
11
11+ (Extreme) UV index

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Ethiopia weather in March

Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 23°C in Ethiopia in March based on long-term weather averages. There are 9 hours of sunshine per day on average with typically 74 mm of rainfall in the month.

23
23°C max day temperature
9
9 hours of sunshine per day
6
6 days with some rainfall
9
9°C min night temperature
12
12 hours of daylight per day
0
No heat & humidity
74
74 mm of monthly rainfall
11
11+ (Extreme) UV index

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Ethiopia weather in April

Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 23°C 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 97 mm of rainfall in the month.

23
23°C max day temperature
8
8 hours of sunshine per day
10
10 days with some rainfall
9
9°C min night temperature
12
12 hours of daylight per day
0
No heat & humidity
97
97 mm of monthly rainfall
11
11+ (Extreme) UV index

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Ethiopia weather in May

Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 23°C 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 93 mm of rainfall in the month.

23
23°C max day temperature
7
7 hours of sunshine per day
11
11 days with some rainfall
9
9°C min night temperature
13
13 hours of daylight per day
0
No heat & humidity
93
93 mm of monthly rainfall
11
11+ (Extreme) UV index

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Ethiopia weather in June

Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 22°C 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 127 mm of rainfall in the month.

22
22°C max day temperature
7
7 hours of sunshine per day
12
12 days with some rainfall
9
9°C min night temperature
13
13 hours of daylight per day
0
No heat & humidity
127
127 mm of monthly rainfall
11
11+ (Extreme) UV index

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Ethiopia weather in July

Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 20°C 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 274 mm of rainfall in the month.

20
20°C max day temperature
6
6 hours of sunshine per day
11
11 days with some rainfall
10
10°C min night temperature
13
13 hours of daylight per day
0
No heat & humidity
274
274 mm of monthly rainfall
11
11+ (Extreme) UV index

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Ethiopia weather in August

Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 20°C 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 281 mm of rainfall in the month.

20
20°C max day temperature
6
6 hours of sunshine per day
14
14 days with some rainfall
9
9°C min night temperature
12
12 hours of daylight per day
0
No heat & humidity
281
281 mm of monthly rainfall
11
11+ (Extreme) UV index

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Ethiopia weather in September

Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 20°C 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 176 mm of rainfall in the month.

20
20°C max day temperature
7
7 hours of sunshine per day
11
11 days with some rainfall
9
9°C min night temperature
12
12 hours of daylight per day
0
No heat & humidity
176
176 mm of monthly rainfall
11
11+ (Extreme) UV index

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Ethiopia weather in October

Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 21°C in Ethiopia in October based on long-term weather averages. There are 8 hours of sunshine per day on average with typically 43 mm of rainfall in the month.

21
21°C max day temperature
8
8 hours of sunshine per day
7
7 days with some rainfall
7
7°C min night temperature
12
12 hours of daylight per day
0
No heat & humidity
43
43 mm of monthly rainfall
11
11+ (Extreme) UV index

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Ethiopia weather in November

Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 21°C in Ethiopia in November based on long-term weather averages. There are 9 hours of sunshine per day on average.

21
21°C max day temperature
9
9 hours of sunshine per day
5
5 days with some rainfall
5
5°C min night temperature
12
12 hours of daylight per day
0
No heat & humidity
13
13 mm of monthly rainfall
11
11+ (Extreme) UV index

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Ethiopia weather in December

Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 21°C in Ethiopia in December based on long-term weather averages. There are 10 hours of sunshine per day on average.

21
21°C max day temperature
10
10 hours of sunshine per day
3
3 days with some rainfall
4
4°C min night temperature
12
12 hours of daylight per day
0
No heat & humidity
11
11 mm of monthly rainfall
11
11 (Extreme) UV index

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