Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of Addis Ababa
There is not much of a seasonal calendar in Addis Ababa. Its warmest and coolest months differ by 3°C, against a dataset median nearer 15°C, which leaves 74°F (23°C) in March and 66°F (19°C) in August as the two ends of the year.
Climate quick facts
- Hottest month: March - highs near 74°F (23°C)
- Coldest month: August - highs near 66°F (19°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 82°F (28°C) high · 38°F (3°C) low
- Wettest month: July (31 rainy days) · Sunniest: October (11.3 h sun/day)
- Climate type: subtropical highland
- Annual swing: 3°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 11°C
- Average humidity: 67%
Temperatures through the year
Six of the twelve months pair mild highs with fewer than twelve wet days; the longest unbroken run is October through March. March is the warm end of the year, averaging 74°F (23°C) by day and 51°F (11°C) overnight. August is the coolest month, with highs of 66°F (19°C) and lows near 51°F (10°C). Relative humidity averages 67% across the year, drier than about 75% of the cities we track.
Rain, sun and snow
Rainfall is strongly seasonal: 60% of the annual total falls in the July to September window, leaving December at 2 mm (0.1 in). Across the gridded 2015-2024 daily record, the highest daily maximum for this location was 82°F (28°C) and the lowest daily minimum 38°F (3°C).
How Addis Ababa compares
- Its warmest and coolest months are 3°C apart - a steadier year than all but 7% of the 3496 cities we track.
- 60% of the year's precipitation falls in its wettest three months - more seasonal than 92% of the 3496 cities we track.
Ranked against every city in our dataset, each measured on the same ten-year window.
Monthly climate table
| 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% |
Addis Ababa month by month
Addis Ababa weather in January
January brings highs around 71°F (22°C), lows near 47°F (8°C), about 2 wet days.
Addis Ababa weather in February
February brings highs around 73°F (23°C), lows near 50°F (10°C), about 5 wet days.
Addis Ababa weather in March
March brings highs around 74°F (23°C), lows near 51°F (11°C), about 10 wet days - typically the hottest month of the year in Addis Ababa.
Addis Ababa weather in April
April brings highs around 73°F (23°C), lows near 52°F (11°C), about 16 wet days.
Addis Ababa weather in May
May brings highs around 72°F (22°C), lows near 51°F (11°C), about 15 wet days.
Addis Ababa weather in June
June brings highs around 69°F (21°C), lows near 50°F (10°C), about 22 wet days.
Addis Ababa weather in July
July brings highs around 67°F (19°C), lows near 51°F (11°C), about 31 wet days - typically the wettest month of the year in Addis Ababa.
Addis Ababa weather in August
August brings highs around 66°F (19°C), lows near 51°F (10°C), about 31 wet days - typically the coldest month of the year in Addis Ababa.
Addis Ababa weather in September
September brings highs around 67°F (19°C), lows near 49°F (10°C), about 24 wet days.
Addis Ababa weather in October
October brings highs around 69°F (20°C), lows near 48°F (9°C), about 6 wet days - typically the sunniest month of the year in Addis Ababa.
Addis Ababa weather in November
November brings highs around 70°F (21°C), lows near 47°F (8°C), about 3 wet days.
Addis Ababa weather in December
December brings highs around 70°F (21°C), lows near 46°F (8°C), about 0 wet days - typically the driest month of the year in Addis Ababa.
Seasons in Addis Ababa
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Addis Ababa settles into easy warmth, with daytime highs averaging 73°F (23°C) and nights around 52°F (11°C); rain falls on around 40 of the 90 days. Daylight is generous - around 10.8 hours of sun a day.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Addis Ababa stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 67°F (20°C) and nights around 51°F (10°C); rain falls on around 83 of the 90 days.
Fall (September through November)
Through fall, Addis Ababa is pleasantly warm: 68°F (20°C) by day, 48°F (9°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 32 of the 90 days. Daylight is generous - around 11.0 hours of sun a day.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Addis Ababa is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 71°F (22°C) and nights around 48°F (9°C); precipitation is sparse, near 1.2 inches (31 mm) for the season. Daylight is generous - around 10.9 hours of sun a day.
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Best time to visit Addis Ababa
Aim for October to February if you get the choice: the rains have stopped and the heat has not yet peaked, and highs average 71°F (21°C) against roughly 3 wet days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in October.
Pack for Addis Ababa with proper waterproofs rather than an umbrella - wet days are the norm here. Even in March, lows of 51°F (11°C) make an extra layer worth the space.
Addis Ababa temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.