Average weather for Ethiopia in December
It's warm in December in Ethiopia with an average temperature of 24°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 23°C to a high of 24°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 8°C and 10°C.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Ethiopia with warm temps, averaging around 24°C during the day and nights around 9°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather’s mostly sunny and dry.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps stay steady at around 24°C, with nights around 9°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Ethiopia is around 24°C, while nighttime temps are about 9°C. No precipitation expected at the end of the month; it’ll be mostly sunny.
According to weather history, there is only 3,4 mm of precipitation in December. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
Ethiopia in December |
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24°C | 9°C | |
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24°C | 12°C | |
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23°C | -5°C | |
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3,4 mm | 133 mm | |
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2 days | 17 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 December a good time to visit Ethiopia?
Looking for great weather? December is a good time to be in Ethiopia. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.
Temperature records
With 27°C in 2014, Ethiopia reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 19°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 2°C to a highest value of 13°C.
Check out the climate of Ethiopia for all months and discover the best travel time
The climate in Ethiopia is based on weather data from Addis Ababa. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Ethiopia to get the full picture of the climate.
Daily Temperature in December in Ethiopia
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in December for Ethiopia, 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 December in Ethiopia
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Ethiopia, 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 December, you can expect about 2 days of precipitation in Ethiopia.
Daily UV index in December in Ethiopia
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Ethiopia, 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 December in Ethiopia over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Ethiopia, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in December in Ethiopia over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Ethiopia, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Daily weather in December for Ethiopia
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Ethiopia. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.































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