January Rainfall and Precipitation in Ethiopia
Monthly rainfall totals, rainy days and the driest cities across Ethiopia in January.
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
Ethiopia precipitation in January: frequently asked questions
How much rainfall does Ethiopia receive in January?
Rainfall in Addis Ababa during January is on the lighter side, averaging about 18 mm (0.7 in). Expect predominantly dry weather punctuated by short showers.
How many days does it rain in Ethiopia in January?
On average, Addis Ababa has about 4 days days of rain in January.
Is January part of the rainy season in Ethiopia?
Not really. January is outside the wettest stretch of the year in Ethiopia.
What is the wettest city in January in Ethiopia?
Looking at our data, Sanetti Plateau tops the wettest-cities list in Ethiopia for January, with monthly rainfall averaging 73 mm (2.9 in).
What is the driest city in January in Ethiopia?
Based on our database, Bahar Dar sees the least rainfall in Ethiopia in January, with around 4.1 mm (0.2 in) on average.
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