Addis Ababa weather in October (Ethiopia)

Looking to travel to Addis Ababa in October? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In Addis Ababa, October is characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 23°C, while night temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Addis Ababa in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 49 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 7 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 245 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 24%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 49 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 7 days  
HumidityHumidity 56%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 245 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Ethiopia in October

Find out more about the weather in Ethiopia in October 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 October?

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 October.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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.