Addis Ababa weather in May (Ethiopia)

Looking to travel to Addis Ababa in May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In May, Addis Ababa generally has high temperatures and heavy 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 May usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 170 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 11 days of rain.

With around 240 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 May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 170 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 55%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 240 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Ethiopia in May

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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 May?

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 May.

Swimming

8/10

Camping

6/10

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