Ethiopia

Ethiopia Weather in September

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

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Addis Ababa Bahir Dar Lalībela Gonder

Are you planning a trip a to Ethiopia in September and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Ethiopia in September

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

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is mild in Goba at 18°C (64°F) and warm in Adama at 28°C (82°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 16°C (61°F) in Adama and 9°C (48°F) in Goba.

To explore the conditions in Ethiopia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Mekelle with an average of 64 mm (2.5 in) to heavy rainfall in Gonder with 403 mm (16 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Addis Ababa receives about 162 hours of sunlight in September, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

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Best Places to Visit in Ethiopia in September

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 September for some of the most popular destinations in Ethiopia?

Temperature range in Ethiopia (September)

Precipitation variation in Ethiopia (September)

Addis Ababa

In September Addis Ababa generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
130 hours
162 hours
245 hours
Monthly rainfall
398 mm (16 in)
277 mm (11 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
7 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
perfect
Climate in Addis Ababa →

Bahir Dar

In September Bahir Dar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
488 mm (19 in)
253 mm (10 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
11 days
6 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
perfect
Climate in Bahir Dar →

Lalībela

In September Lalībela generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
525 mm (21 in)
160 mm (6.3 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
9 days
6 days
Weather conditions
poor
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Lalībela →

Gonder

In September Gonder generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
607 mm (24 in)
403 mm (16 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
10 days
6 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
perfect
Climate in Gonder →

Debre Zeyit

In September Debre Zeyit generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
130 hours
162 hours
245 hours
Monthly rainfall
211 mm (8.3 in)
140 mm (5.5 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
10 days
7 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Debre Zeyit →

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In our records: Ethiopia September extremes

Notable September records observed across cities in Ethiopia in our climate database (2005 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest September day in Ethiopia reached 47°C (117°F) in Assab on September 27, 2020.

Popular cities in September

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Addis Ababa 21°C (70°F) 11°C (52°F) 277 mm (11 in)
Bahir Dar 24°C (75°F) 15°C (59°F) 253 mm (10 in)
Lalībela 22°C (72°F) 10°C (50°F) 160 mm (6.3 in)
Gonder 24°C (75°F) 13°C (55°F) 403 mm (16 in)
Debre Zeyit 24°C (75°F) 13°C (55°F) 140 mm (5.5 in)
Adama 28°C (82°F) 16°C (61°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)

Ethiopia weather in September: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Ethiopia in September?

Expect poor weather across Ethiopia in September. The popular destination of Addis Ababa averages 21°C (70°F) by day and 11°C (52°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Ethiopia in September?

Daytime temperatures in Addis Ababa peak at roughly 21°C (70°F) in September, dropping to about 11°C (52°F) overnight.

Does Ethiopia get a lot of rain in September?

Rainfall in Ethiopia peaks during September. Addis Ababa averages roughly 277 mm (11 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is September a Good Time to Visit Ethiopia?

In our view, September might not be the best time to travel to Ethiopia with often 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.

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