Ethiopia weather
When to go · monthly temps & rain · a live forecast for every city

Right now in Ethiopia's capital it's 19°, Partly cloudy. The best time to visit is usually February, March, October — mild and drier. We've put together the month-by-month climate and a live forecast for every major city.
Weather across Ethiopia's cities
| City | Today | Rain | Humidity | Sunrise | Sunset | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addis Ababa | 14° / 14°Fair | — | 74% | 05:48 | 17:47 | Full forecast › |
| Axum | 18° / 16°Clear sky | — | 58% | 05:50 | 17:45 | Full forecast › |
| Bahir Dar | 25° / 17°Clear sky | — | 76% | 05:50 | 17:45 | Full forecast › |
| Dire Dawa | 31° / 20°Clear sky | — | 70% | 05:48 | 17:45 | Full forecast › |
| Gondar | 16° / 16°Clear sky | — | 58% | 05:50 | 17:45 | Full forecast › |
| Harar | 17° / 16°Cloudy | — | 97% | 05:48 | 17:46 | Full forecast › |
| Lalibela | 22° / 11°Fair | — | 73% | 05:49 | 17:45 | Full forecast › |
Temperature & rainfall in Ethiopia
Multi-year normals (1991–2020) — the planning baseline. The table above is the live near-term forecast.
Avg temp (°C) Rainfall (mm)Source: Open-Meteo climate normals 1991–2020
Near-term forecast for Ethiopia
The temperature right now in Ethiopia's capital and the days ahead. For a specific city, see the table above.
Ethiopia weather — FAQ
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Ethiopia — flights & hotels
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About this page
Written and checked by the Around the World team. We compare prices across the major providers, cross-check official sources, and update when something changes. We have no stake in any one provider — links are affiliate links, and the price is the same for you.
Sources: Forecast: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0) · Climate: Open-Meteo (1991–2020)