Addis Ababa Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Addis Ababa has a steady warm climate throughout the year.
It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Addis Ababa remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 26°C in March. In December, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 21°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 8°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Addis Ababa is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1801 mm. Addis Ababa can be quite wet during August, receiving approximately 398 mm of precipitation over 13 rainy days. In contrast December, experiences much drier conditions, with 7.6 mm of rainfall, spread across 3 rainy 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
Sunshine over the year
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
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
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s in February, June, July, August and September to 4 m/s in November.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
clear and no rain partly cloudy and no rain almost clear and no rainForecast for Addis Ababa
6 m/s
6 m/s
7 m/s
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Addis Ababa in Ethiopia
Other facts from our historical weather data:Rainy season in Addis Ababa occurs in the months of May, June, July, August and September.
Yes, the months of January, November and December are very dry.
March has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 21°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 398 mm of rainfall.
December is the driest month with 8 mm of precipitation.
December is the sunniest month with an average of 280 hours of sunshine.
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