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
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12-Month Comfort Guide
Best Shoulder Avoid
January Shoulder
16.3°C · 14mm
Score 89
February Shoulder
17.4°C · 28mm
Score 91
March Best
18.4°C · 58mm
Score 93
April Best
19.0°C · 83mm
Score 94
May Best
18.8°C · 81mm
Score 94
June Shoulder
17.5°C · 143mm
Score 78
July Avoid
16.4°C · 263mm
Score 40
August Avoid
16.4°C · 298mm
Score 29
September Avoid
16.6°C · 176mm
Score 66
October Shoulder
16.5°C · 41mm
Score 89
November Shoulder
15.6°C · 15mm
Score 87
December Shoulder
15.2°C · 12mm
Score 86
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Seasonal Overview
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Monthly Detail Pages
Q&A
Frequently Asked Questions
01 What is the best month to visit Addis Ababa? +
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? +
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? +
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? +
Winter averages 16.3°C with 18mm per month. Conditions remain mild and comfortable.
05 What should I pack for Addis Ababa? +
Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are the main essentials.
06 What is the peak tourist season in Addis Ababa? +
Peak season falls in April, May, March. For fewer crowds, consider visiting in February, October, January.
- Sources
- Open-Meteo
- Updated
- 2026-01-01