Lalībela Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Lalibela is a small city in northern Ethiopia, near the Eritrean border, in the Amhara region. It is best known for its rock-hewn churches, which are completely carved out of the rock.
Lalibela has a warm steppe climate, strongly influenced by its high altitude. Due to this elevation, temperatures are lower than in many other parts of Ethiopia. Rainfall is minimal throughout most of the year, except in July and August, when more than 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain can fall per day. As a result, average temperatures are slightly lower during these months.
Monthly Temperature in Lalībela
In Lalībela temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C (79°F) in March to a pleasant 21°C (70°F) in the coolest month, December.
Nights vary from 13°C (55°F) in March to around 9°C (48°F) during the colder months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Lalībela
Lalībela experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1565 mm (62 in) of precipitation annually. The climate in Lalībela shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in August, the wettest month, with an average of 525 mm (21 in) of precipitation over 12 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month December offers drier and sunnier days, with around 7.9 mm (0.3 in) of rainfall over 2 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Lalībela Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Lalībela 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Lalībela
The best time to visit Lalībela is during January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December, when the weather provides comfortable temperatures between 23°C (74°F) and 26°C (79°F). With rainfall of 8 mm (0.3 in) to 110 mm (4.3 in), you can expect pleasant weather during your visit in these months.Be prepared for heavier rainfall during July and August, the wettest period of the year. Ready to plan your travels but need destination ideas? Our smart tool recommends places based on the climate conditions you prefer. Start planning with our destination weather tool.
