Average weather for Addis Ababa in August
It's pleasantly warm in August in Addis Ababa with an average temperature of 21°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 20°C to a high of 22°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 12°C and 13°C.
Start of August
The month of August starts in Addis Ababa with mild temps, averaging around 21°C during the day and nights around 13°C. There are plenty of days with a good chance of precipitation.
Mid August
By mid-August, daytime temps rise to around 22°C, with nights around 13°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Addis Ababa is around 22°C, while nighttime temps are about 13°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
In August, there is an average of 242 mm of precipitation, spread over 27 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Addis Ababa in August |
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21°C | 30°C | |
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22°C | 31°C | |
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20°C | -5°C | |
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242 mm | 79 mm | |
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27 days | 13 days |
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is August a good time to visit Addis Ababa?
Looking for sun? August isn’t a good month to be in Addis Ababa. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Temperature records
With 26°C in 2017, Addis Ababa reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 14°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 9°C to a highest value of 17°C.
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Daily Temperature in August in Addis Ababa
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in August for Addis Ababa, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in August in Addis Ababa
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August for Addis Ababa, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for August, you can expect about 27 days of precipitation in Addis Ababa.
Daily UV index in August in Addis Ababa
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Addis Ababa, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in August in Addis Ababa over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in Addis Ababa, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in August in Addis Ababa over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August in Addis Ababa, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Daily weather in August for Addis Ababa
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Average weather in Addis Ababa by month
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