Average Monthly Sunshine in Addis Ababa

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Addis Ababa receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Addis Ababa varies. It peaks at 280 hours in December and drops to 110 hours in July. The total annual amount of sun is 2540 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

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.

Addis Ababa’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Addis Ababa enjoys an average of 2540 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

August, Addis Ababa’s wettest month, receives 67 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 24°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Addis Ababa Precipitation page.