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Ethiopia Weather in June

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Ethiopia in June.

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Planning a journey to Ethiopia this June and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Ethiopia in June

Ethiopia has a wide variety of climate types. During June, you can expect temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Sanetti Plateau at 19°C (66°F) to very warm in Adama at 30°C (86°F). At night it cools down to 17°C (63°F) in Adama and 10°C (50°F) in Sanetti Plateau.

For specific regional insights in Ethiopia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In June, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Adama with an average of 41 mm (1.6 in) to heavy rainfall in Gonder with 297 mm (12 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Addis Ababa gets approximately 170 hours of sunlight in June, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Ethiopia by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Ethiopia — and find the best time to visit. (based on Addis Ababa)

January24°C (75°F) February25°C (77°F) March26°C (79°F) April25°C (77°F) May25°C (77°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August21°C (70°F) September21°C (70°F) October23°C (73°F) November24°C (75°F) December24°C (75°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Ethiopia in June

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Ethiopia.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Ethiopia

What is the weather like in June for some of the most popular destinations in Ethiopia?

Temperature range in Ethiopia (June)

Precipitation variation in Ethiopia (June)

Addis Ababa

In June Addis Ababa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
240 hours
170 hours
110 hours
Monthly rainfall
170 mm (6.7 in)
268 mm (11 in)
369 mm (15 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Addis Ababa →

Bahir Dar

In June Bahir Dar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
280 mm (11 in)
482 mm (19 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Bahir Dar →

Lalībela

In June Lalībela generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
512 mm (20 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
poor
Climate in Lalībela →

Gonder

In June Gonder generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
25°C (77°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
115 mm (4.5 in)
297 mm (12 in)
526 mm (21 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Gonder →

Debre Zeyit

In June Debre Zeyit generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
240 hours
170 hours
110 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
199 mm (7.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Debre Zeyit →

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Popular cities in June

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Ethiopia in June.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Addis Ababa 23°C (73°F) 12°C (54°F) 268 mm (11 in)
Bahir Dar 25°C (77°F) 16°C (61°F) 280 mm (11 in)
Lalībela 25°C (77°F) 12°C (54°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Gonder 25°C (77°F) 14°C (57°F) 297 mm (12 in)
Debre Zeyit 26°C (79°F) 14°C (57°F) 122 mm (4.8 in)
Adama 30°C (86°F) 17°C (63°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)

Ethiopia weather in June: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Ethiopia in June?

June in Ethiopia brings poor weather. In Addis Ababa, daytime temperatures are typically around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime lows hover near 12°C (54°F).

What is the average temperature in Ethiopia in June?

Daytime temperatures in Addis Ababa peak at roughly 23°C (73°F) in June, dropping to about 12°C (54°F) overnight.

Does Ethiopia get a lot of rain in June?

Yes. June brings heavy rainfall to Ethiopia, with Addis Ababa averaging around 268 mm (11 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is June a Good Time to Visit Ethiopia?

In our opinion, June may not be the ideal time to visit Ethiopia due to the typically poor weather in Addis Ababa.

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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Ethiopia.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Ethiopia? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Ethiopia.

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