Travel Planning
🇪🇹 Ethiopia

Best Time to Visit Addis Ababa

Month-by-month comfort scores, seasonal highlights, and expert travel timing for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

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Best Months to Visit

Rank Month Avg Temp Precip Comfort
#1 April 19.0°C 83mm 94
#2 May 18.8°C 81mm 94
#3 March 18.4°C 58mm 93
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12-Month Comfort Guide

Jan 89 Feb 91 Mar 93 Apr 94 May 94 Jun 78 Jul 40 Aug 29 Sep 66 Oct 89 Nov 87 Dec 86
Best Shoulder Avoid
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Seasonal Overview

Spring
18.7°C · 74mm/mo

Spring is mild and relatively dry.

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Summer
16.8°C · 235mm/mo

Summer is mild and very wet.

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Autumn
16.2°C · 77mm/mo

Autumn is mild and relatively dry.

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Winter
16.3°C · 18mm/mo

Winter is mild and relatively dry.

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Monthly Detail Pages

Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the best month to visit Addis Ababa?
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By comfort score, April is the best month to visit Addis Ababa (score: 94). Expect average temperatures of 19.0°C and 83mm of precipitation.

02 When does it rain most in Addis Ababa?
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August sees the heaviest rainfall in Addis Ababa (298mm). Pack a compact umbrella and waterproof footwear if you visit then.

03 What is Addis Ababa like in summer?
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Summer in Addis Ababa averages 16.8°C with 235mm of rain per month. It remains relatively cool.

04 What is Addis Ababa like in winter?
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Winter averages 16.3°C with 18mm per month. Conditions remain mild and comfortable.

05 What should I pack for Addis Ababa?
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Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are the main essentials.

06 What is the peak tourist season in Addis Ababa?
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Peak season falls in April, May, March. For fewer crowds, consider visiting in February, October, January.

Sources
Open-Meteo
Updated
2026-01-01