Addis Ababa weather in October (Ethiopia)

How does the October weather in Addis Ababa compare to other months? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Addis Ababa in October, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 23°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 9°C.

Precipitation

Addis Ababa in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 49 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 7 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 245 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. 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 October

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 24%  

Precipitation 49 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 56%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 245 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Ethiopia in October

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 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. 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.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Addis Ababa.

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 travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.