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Addis Ababa weather in September (Ethiopia)

What weather conditions can you expect in Addis Ababa this September? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Typically, September in Addis Ababa includes pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 21°C. But by evening, they drop to around 11°C.

Precipitation

Addis Ababa in September falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 277 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 11 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 162 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, September may not be the ideal month to visit Addis Ababa. 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 September

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 277 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 74%  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 162 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Ethiopia in September

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

Swimming
6/10
Camping
6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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