Adama in December sees high temperatures, with highs around 28°C (82°F) and overnight lows of 12°C (54°F). It's the driest month of the year, with very little rainfall to worry about.
If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a good time to visit Adama.
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41-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Adama typically stay consistent throughout December, with daily highs averaging around 28°C (82°F). Nights are cool, with lows around 11°C (52°F).
41-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Browse day-by-day weather records for Adama spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on weather observations in Adama between 2005 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes during December.
Find out more about the weather in Ethiopia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Ethiopia in December →
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in December. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Almost no rain is expected, so no need to bring rain gear. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Where to go in December - average daytime high across popular destinations.
Adama
28°C (82°F) Gonder
26°C (79°F) Bahir Dar26°C (79°F) Debre Zeyit26°C (79°F) Mekelle23°C (73°F) Lege Tʼafo23°C (73°F) Addis Ababa24°C (75°F) Lalībela24°C (75°F) Need travel inspiration? Check out our bucket list articles and be inspired.
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