The weather in January in Ethiopia

It's warm in January in Ethiopia with an average temperature of 24°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 23°C to a high of 26°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 8°C and 11°C.

Looking for great weather? January is a good time to be in Ethiopia. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Ethiopia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 31°C in 2018, Ethiopia reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 15°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -2°C to a highest value of 18°C.

Rainfall amount

According to weather history, there is only 6,7 mm of precipitation in January. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.

Daily weather in January for Ethiopia

Click on any day in January 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.

January weather comparison

  Ethiopia New York
Average temperature 24°C 5°C
Max. temperature 26°C 11°C
Min. temperature 8°C -5°C
Total precipitation 6,7 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 2 days 12 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Ethiopia with warm temps, averaging around 25°C during the day and nights around 9°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps drop to around 24°C, with nights around 10°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Ethiopia is around 26°C, while nighttime temps are about 11°C. No precipitation expected at the end of the month; it’ll be mostly sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Ethiopia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Ethiopia

Temperature in January in Ethiopia over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in 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.

Daily Precipitation in January in Ethiopia

Total precipitation in January in Ethiopia over the years

Daily UV index in January in Ethiopia

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January 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.

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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.