Addis Ababa weather in January (Ethiopia)
Thinking of visiting Addis Ababa in January? Check the weather first! Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.
Temperatures
During January, Addis Ababa is known for its perfect weather, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 24°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 9°C.
Precipitation
Addis Ababa in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 18 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 4 days will experience rain.Average sunshine
Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 270 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Addis Ababa.If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a great time to visit. January, February, March, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June, July, August and September tend to showcase 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 January
Where to go in Ethiopia in January
Find out more about the weather in Ethiopia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.
So, what should you wear in this month?
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.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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