The climate of Addis Ababa

The current climate in Addis Ababa features temperatures ranging from a high of 28°C to a low of 21°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 24°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 8°C and in the warmer months around 14°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in Addis Ababa in recent years was 37°C in March 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 14°C in July 2022.

Rainfall amount

On average, Addis Ababa receives 1306 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.

Best time to visit Addis Ababa?

The best time to visit Addis Ababa for sunny weather is January through March, May and October through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Addis Ababa. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.

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Climate Table of Addis Ababa

The climate table of Addis Ababa shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

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Temp. max (°C) 24 25 28 26 26 24 21 21 22 23 23 24
Temp. min (°C) 9 12 14 14 14 13 13 13 12 10 9 9
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Precipitation (mm) 6,7 15 62 165 119 181 305 242 153 43 10 3,4
UV Index 9 9 9 9 9 8 7 8 9 9 9 9

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Addis Ababa

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Yearly Temperature in Addis Ababa

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Addis Ababa

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Addis Ababa

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

Average UV Index per Month in Addis Ababa

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Average weather in Addis Ababa by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Addis Ababa. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.