Addis Ababa weather in August (Ethiopia)

What can you expect from the weather in Addis Ababa during August? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In August, Addis Ababa generally has pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 21°C. But by evening, they drop to around 12°C. This period usually represents the year's more moderate temperatures, but it's far from being chilly.

Addis Ababa in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 398 mm for the month. In this month, the heaviest downpours of the year are not uncommon. Carrying a poncho might be your best bet to stay dry. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 13 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 130 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Addis Ababa. January, February, March, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Addis Ababa, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 44%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 398 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 80%  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 130 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Ethiopia in August

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

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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 August?

For visitors traveling to Addis Ababa, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming
6/10
Camping
6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Ethiopia? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Ethiopia. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.