Addis AbabaEthiopia · Africa · Year-round overview
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Addis Ababa

Ethiopia · Africa

Addis Ababa is most comfortable in the drier months around October to February. Typical daytime highs run about 69-75°F year-round. Humidity is usually low. Rainy season runs roughly April to September.

Best time to go
Addis Ababa travel scene
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
47°F to 75°F
Rain
14 days/mo
Sunshine
10.8 h/day
Humidity feel
Generally dry

Month-by-month fit

Temperature

Pleasant by day, brisk at night.

69°Ftypical Aug high
40°50°60°70°80°HighLow75°F69°F53°F47°FJanMarMayJulSepNovCurrent month · 69°F

Precipitation

One of the wettest months.

100%wet-day frequency
0123456789101112Amount (in)0%25%50%75%100%3%JanMarMayJulSepNovCurrent month · 100%100%
AmountWet-day chance

Sunshine

Cloudier spells limit sunshine.

9.7 hAug sunshine
0 h4 h8 h12 h16 hJanMarMayJulSepNovCurrent month · 9.7 h9.7 h

Heat & humidity by month

It rarely feels hot, though humidity can be noticeable during rainy periods.

LowAug heat feel
Air-feel chart data is unavailable for this destination. Use the selected-month dew point, temperature, rain, and sunshine context together rather than treating any one metric as total comfort.
More detailIncludes sky and daypart comfort

Cloud cover

Mostly cloudy skies.

26%Aug clear sky
0%25%50%75%100%67%JanMarMayJulSepNovCurrent month · 26%26%
ClearCloud cover

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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast

Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.

Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.

Last updated: Jun 1, 2026

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