Weather in January in Ethiopia
Considering a trip to Ethiopia this January 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 January?
Ethiopia has a wide variety of climate types. During January, you can expect temperatures that range from pleasant to warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Goba at 19°C to warm in Assab at 29°C. At night it cools down to 23°C in Assab and 8°C in Goba.For specific regional insights in Ethiopia, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Bahar Dar with an average of 4.1 mm to moderate rainfall in Sanetti Plateau with 73 mm.Average sunshine
The city Addis Ababa usually sees around 270 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Ethiopia climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Ethiopia?
Addis Ababa
In January Addis Ababa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Bahir Dar
In January Bahir Dar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Gonder
In January Gonder generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Debre Zeyit
In January Debre Zeyit 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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Adama
In January Adama generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Ethiopia.
Is January the best time to visit Ethiopia?
We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Ethiopia. Typically, the climate in Addis Ababa is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, January, February, March, October, November and December provide perfect weather in Addis Ababa. In contrast, June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Ethiopia.
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