Weather in April in Ethiopia
Considering a trip to Ethiopia this April and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Ethiopia in April?
In April, Ethiopia experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Goba at 19°C to very warm in Assab at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 27°C in Assab and 10°C in Goba.To explore the conditions in Ethiopia in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Assab with an average of 4 mm to heavy rainfall in Sanetti Plateau with 427 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 213 hours of sunshine in Addis Ababa. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For a more detailed look at Ethiopia's conditions throughout the year, check out our Ethiopia climate page.
Where to go in Ethiopia in April
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Ethiopia?
Addis Ababa
In April Addis Ababa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Bahir Dar
In April Bahir Dar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Gonder
In April Gonder generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Debre Zeyit
In April Debre Zeyit generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Adama
In April Adama generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is April the best time to visit Ethiopia?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Addis Ababa, April might be a good time to visit Ethiopia. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, January, February, March, October, November and December provide perfect weather in Addis Ababa. The weather in June, July, August and September, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
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