Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Weather
Addis Ababa hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 73°F (23°C) is about 6°F (3°C) above the typical July high of 67°F (19°C).
Current conditions in detail
Addis Ababa weather tomorrow (Saturday, July 18)
Tomorrow in Addis Ababa looks patchy rain nearby, with a high of 67° and an overnight low of 56°. There is a 79% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 5 mph, and the UV index reaches 6 (high).
Addis Ababa 14-day forecast
About the weather in Addis Ababa
Weather in Addis Ababa is shaped by its subtropical highland climate - expect spring-like temperatures nearly all year thanks to its elevation. March afternoons typically reach 74°F (23°C), while August highs hover near 66°F (19°C). Annual precipitation averages 56.2 inches (1427 mm) over about 163 rainy days.
Addis Ababa weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: March - highs near 74°F (23°C)
- Coldest month: August - highs near 66°F (19°C)
- Record high: 82°F (28°C) · Record low: 38°F (3°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: July (31 rainy days) · Sunniest: October (11.3 h sun/day)
- Climate type: subtropical highland - spring-like temperatures nearly all year thanks to its elevation
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on March. Highs average 74°F (23°C) and overnight lows stay near 51°F (11°C). The coolest month is August, with typical highs of 66°F (19°C) and lows around 51°F (10°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 82°F (28°C) and dropped as low as 38°F (3°C).
Rain, sun and snow
July is usually the wettest month. It brings about 13.6 inches (345 mm) of rain over 31 days, while December is the driest. October brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.3 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
March through May
March through May in Addis Ababa is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 73°F (23°C) and nights around 52°F (11°C); expect showers on roughly 40 days across the season.
June through August
June through August in Addis Ababa is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 67°F (20°C) and nights around 51°F (10°C); expect showers on roughly 83 days across the season.
September through November
September through November in Addis Ababa is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 68°F (20°C) and nights around 48°F (9°C); expect showers on roughly 32 days across the season.
December through February
December through February in Addis Ababa is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 71°F (22°C) and nights around 48°F (9°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Average temperatures in Addis Ababa by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71° | 47° | 2 | 0.3 in | 10.9 h/day | 52% |
| February | 73° | 50° | 5 | 0.8 in | 10.9 h/day | 52% |
| March | 74° | 51° | 10 | 2.1 in | 10.8 h/day | 55% |
| April | 73° | 52° | 16 | 4.5 in | 10.6 h/day | 65% |
| May | 72° | 51° | 15 | 4.8 in | 10.9 h/day | 68% |
| June | 69° | 50° | 22 | 8.0 in | 10.4 h/day | 77% |
| July | 67° | 51° | 31 | 13.6 in | 8.7 h/day | 86% |
| August | 66° | 51° | 31 | 12.1 in | 9.1 h/day | 86% |
| September | 67° | 49° | 24 | 8.1 in | 10.4 h/day | 83% |
| October | 69° | 48° | 6 | 1.4 in | 11.3 h/day | 64% |
| November | 70° | 47° | 3 | 0.4 in | 11.2 h/day | 58% |
| December | 70° | 46° | 0 | 0.1 in | 10.9 h/day | 54% |