Ethiopia weather in January
Planning a getaway to Ethiopia this January 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 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.
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.
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. Meanwhile, Addis Ababa enjoys close to 270 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Ethiopia in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Ethiopia climate page.
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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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 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.
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