Ethiopia Weather
🇪🇹 1 city covered · Africa
· subtropical highland climate
Best time to visit
October to February
Weather in Ethiopia at a glance
Our Ethiopia coverage centers on Addis Ababa, which has a subtropical highland climate. Expect average highs around 74°F (23°C) in March and 66°F (19°C) in August, with about 163 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Quick facts
- Covered city: Addis Ababa - annual average 59°
- Best time to visit: October to February
- Climate type: subtropical highland
The bigger picture
Addis Ababa averages 10.5 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 1427 mm (56.2 inches) of precipitation annually. The most comfortable window is generally October to February. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Addis Ababa climate page.
Live weather across Ethiopia today
Ethiopia cities compared
| City | Annual avg | Hottest month | Coldest month | Rainy days/yr | Sun h/day | Snowy days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addis Ababa | 59° | Mar · 74° | Aug · 51° | 163 | 10.5 | 0 |
Ethiopia weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71° | 47° | 2 | 10.9 h/day |
| February | 73° | 50° | 5 | 10.9 h/day |
| March | 74° | 51° | 10 | 10.8 h/day |
| April | 73° | 52° | 16 | 10.6 h/day |
| May | 72° | 51° | 15 | 10.9 h/day |
| June | 69° | 50° | 22 | 10.4 h/day |
| July | 67° | 51° | 31 | 8.7 h/day |
| August | 66° | 51° | 31 | 9.1 h/day |
| September | 67° | 49° | 24 | 10.4 h/day |
| October | 69° | 48° | 6 | 11.3 h/day |
| November | 70° | 47° | 3 | 11.2 h/day |
| December | 70° | 46° | 0 | 10.9 h/day |
Ethiopia weather FAQs
When is the best time to visit Ethiopia?
Averaged across the covered cities, October to February offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Ethiopia?
Snow is essentially absent in the Ethiopia cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the climate of Ethiopia like?
The covered cities fall under subtropical highland climate. That means spring-like temperatures nearly all year thanks to elevation.