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Ethiopia weather

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Ethiopia

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.

Now, by city

Weather across Ethiopia's cities

CityTodayRainHumiditySunriseSunset
Addis Ababa14° / 14°Fair—74%05:4817:47Full forecast ›
Axum18° / 16°Clear sky—58%05:5017:45Full forecast ›
Bahir Dar25° / 17°Clear sky—76%05:5017:45Full forecast ›
Dire Dawa31° / 20°Clear sky—70%05:4817:45Full forecast ›
Gondar16° / 16°Clear sky—58%05:5017:45Full forecast ›
Harar17° / 16°Cloudy—97%05:4817:46Full forecast ›
Lalibela22° / 11°Fair—73%05:4917:45Full forecast ›
Climate by month

Temperature & rainfall in Ethiopia

Multi-year normals (1991–2020) — the planning baseline. The table above is the live near-term forecast.

Jan19°Feb21°Mar21°Apr22°May23°Jun22°Jul20°Aug20°Sep20°Oct20°Nov19°Dec19°

Avg temp (°C) Rainfall (mm)Source: Open-Meteo climate normals 1991–2020

This week

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
19°Partly cloudy
Sun31°Mon30°Tue28°Wed28°
Questions & answers

Ethiopia weather — FAQ

When is the best time to visit Ethiopia?
Usually February, March, October — comfortable temperatures and less rain. It's also peak season, so prices and flights rise.
What are the hottest and coldest months in Ethiopia?
May is usually the hottest (average 23°), January the coldest (average 19°).
How much daylight does Ethiopia get?
In January about 11h 32m of daylight, in July about 12h 28m of daylight. The gap widens the further you are from the equator.
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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)