Addis Ababa weather in April (Ethiopia)

How is the weather in Addis Ababa in April? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In April, Addis Ababa generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 25°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 12°C.

Addis Ababa in April usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 142 mm for the month. Typically around 10 days of rainfall is expected.

With around 213 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm January, February, March, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June, July, August and September tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Addis Ababa climate page with graphs.

 

Addis Ababa, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 142 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 60%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 213 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Ethiopia in April

Find out more about the weather in Ethiopia in April and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Addis Ababa in April?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in April.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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