Weather · AugustEthiopia weather in August
Temperature, rain, what to pack, this month's events and prices
August in Ethiopia: an average of 20°, about 5 mm of rain for the month. Roughly 12h 17m of daylight, with light from about 06:13 to 18:31. August is comfortable for a trip to Ethiopia — good weather without the peak. A reasonable balance of price and experience.
Ethiopia in August
Every day in August, the multi-year average
August in Ethiopia, what works
Good weather for city walks, museums, markets and easy hikes. Bring a layer for the evening. Not really beach weather, but great for covering ground on foot.
What to pack: Layers: a shirt, a thin sweater and a light jacket for the evening. Comfortable closed shoes.
Holidays & events in Ethiopia
- 25 AugustBirthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)
On public holidays banks and offices close, some sites change hours and transport shifts, but it's also the best way to see living tradition.
Switzerland, Prime Alpine weather, mountain wildflowers at their peak.
Austria, The lake district (Salzkammergut) and Tyrol are perfect.
Slovenia, Bled, Bohinj and the Soča valley — mountain summer at its best.August in Ethiopia, FAQ
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Ethiopia — flights & hotels
Check prices for your dates. Booking early is well below the last-minute price.
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Sources: Climate: Open-Meteo 1991-2020 · Daylight: astronomical calculation · Holidays: date-holidays dataset