Addis Ababa Temperature by Month
Addis Ababa in Ethiopia enjoys a stable climate, with daytime temperatures staying close to 23°C (73°F) throughout the year. Explore the full monthly breakdown below.
Addis Ababa Monthly Temperatures
The climate in Addis Ababa remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. Maximum daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 26°C (79°F) in March, dropping to a pleasant 21°C (70°F) in December. Nighttime lows stay between 12°C (54°F) and 8°C (46°F).
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Addis Ababa by month:
The coolest part of the day is typically between 4 AM and 6 AM, while 3 PM is usually the warmest, when solar heating is at its peak. March, the city's warmest month, averages 248 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Daily Historical Temperatures
45-year average (1977-2025)
Average high and low temperatures for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average temperatures in May
Historical Addis Ababa Temperatures: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Addis Ababa spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Addis Ababa vs Ethiopia
The map below shows the annual temperature across Ethiopia. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Addis Ababa vs World: Temperature Compared
Addis Ababa's average annual maximum temperature is 23°C (73°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.
Queenstown, New Zealand averages 10°C (50°F) annually — remember seasons are flipped, so its coldest months fall in June and July.
Seoul, South Korea averages 18°C (64°F) a year, with four clear seasons, cold winters, and hot humid summers.
Melbourne, Australia averages 20°C (68°F) annually — known for unpredictable weather, with four seasons sometimes happening in one day.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Addis Ababa?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Addis Ababa, December is the coolest month, with average highs of 24°C (75°F) and humidity around 52% — considered moderate. In March, the warmest month, temperatures average 26°C (79°F) with 53% humidity — conditions that feel moderate. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Seasonal temperature shifts influence more than just how warm it feels — they also drive changes in rainfall, cloud cover, and wind patterns throughout the year.
Warmer air holds more moisture, which tends to mean heavier or more frequent rain during the warmer months. When temperatures drop in winter, any precipitation that does fall is more likely to come as snow or sleet, though in Addis Ababa this rarely lasts long on the ground.
For more on Addis Ababa's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Addis Ababa climate page.
