Addis Ababa Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Addis Ababa remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 26°C (79°F) in March. In December, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 21°C (70°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 12°C (54°F) in March to 8°C (46°F) in December.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Addis Ababa is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1801 mm (71 in). Addis Ababa can be quite wet during August, receiving approximately 398 mm (16 in) of precipitation over 13 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (December), you will experience much drier conditions, with 7.6 mm (0.3 in) of precipitation spread across 3 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Addis Ababa Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Addis Ababa can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of December under a blue sky, with approximately 9.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in July, with only 3.7 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Addis Ababa.

The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 80%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 50%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s (4 knots) in February, June, July, August and September to 4 m/s (8 knots) in November. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)