During September, Lege Tʼafo experiences pleasant daytime temperatures of 21°C (70°F) and cooler nights around 11°C (52°F). September sits within the rainy season, so expect regular and often heavy rainfall.
September in Lege Tʼafo can still be great, but if you prefer pleasant temperatures along with dry and sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.
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44-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Lege Tʼafo typically stay consistent throughout September, with daily highs averaging around 21°C (70°F). Nights are cool, with lows around 12°C (54°F).
44-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Browse day-by-day weather records for Lege Tʼafo spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
The extremes listed below come from historical weather data collected in Lege Tʼafo from 2005 through 2026.
Find out more about the weather in Ethiopia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Ethiopia in September →
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).
Pleasant temperatures in September mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. Heavy rain is guaranteed, please bring a good poncho and waterproof everything! Sunglasses could come in handy during the sunnier parts of your trip.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Where to go in September - average daytime high across popular destinations.
Adama
28°C (82°F) Mekelle
26°C (79°F) Debre Zeyit24°C (75°F) Gonder
24°C (75°F) Bahir Dar24°C (75°F) Lalībela22°C (72°F) Addis Ababa21°C (70°F) Lege Tʼafo21°C (70°F) Need travel inspiration? Check out our bucket list articles and be inspired.
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