Addis Ababa weather in September (Ethiopia)

Looking to travel to Addis Ababa in September? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

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

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.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 162 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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 in September 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 September?

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 September.

Swimming
6/10
Camping
6/10

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.