Ethiopia weather in December
Planning a getaway to Ethiopia this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Ethiopia in December?
Ethiopia offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In December, one might encounter temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate.
During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Goba at 18°C to warm in Assab at 30°C. At night it cools down to 24°C in Assab and 7°C in Goba.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Debre Zeyit with an average of 3.8 mm to moderate rainfall in Sanetti Plateau with 67 mm. In Addis Ababa, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year. Meanwhile, Addis Ababa enjoys approximately 280 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
For specific regional insights in Ethiopia for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Ethiopia climate page.
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Average weather in Addis Ababa
In December Addis Ababa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Bahir Dar
In December Bahir Dar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Gonder
In December Gonder generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Debre Zeyit
In December Debre Zeyit generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Adama
In December Adama generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Ethiopia?
We consider December to be one of the best times to travel to Ethiopia. Typically, the climate in Addis Ababa is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Addis Ababa. On the other hand, the months of June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.
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