Addis Ababa Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Addis Ababa has pretty similar weather over the course of the year.
It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
With minimal seasonal shifts, Addis Ababa experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C in March to a pleasant 21°C in the coolest month, December.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 8°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Addis Ababa has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1801 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Addis Ababa shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in August, with an average of 398 mm of precipitation over 13 rainy days. In contrast, December offers drier and sunnier days, with around 7.6 mm of rainfall over 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
For those who appreciate different seasons, Addis Ababa serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in December with an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in July, offering only 3.7 hours of daily sunlight. 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%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 2 m/s and 4 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in February, June, July, August and September and highest during November.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
almost clear and no rain clear and no rain almost clear and no rainForecast for Addis Ababa
6 m/s
6 m/s
6 m/s
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.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
