Best Time to Visit Addis Ababa: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Addis Ababa: December, November, January, February.
- Best months for Addis Ababa: December, November, January, February.
- Peak season is December, November, January. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: February, March, April, October. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: August, July, September.
- The least pleasant month is August (score 5.7).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°C | 8°C | 15 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.7 |
| February | 24°C | 9°C | 19 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.5 |
| March | 24°C | 11°C | 66 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.7 |
| April | 24°C | 11°C | 141 mm | 14 | – | – | 7.0 |
| May | 24°C | 11°C | 177 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.8 |
| June | 22°C | 11°C | 268 mm | 23 | – | – | 6.0 |
| July | 20°C | 11°C | 377 mm | 31 | – | – | 5.7 |
| August | 20°C | 11°C | 407 mm | 31 | – | – | 5.7 |
| September | 20°C | 10°C | 274 mm | 25 | – | – | 5.8 |
| October | 22°C | 8°C | 47 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.1 |
| November | 22°C | 8°C | 10 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.8 |
| December | 22°C | 7°C | 6 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.9 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Addis Ababa?
The best months are December, November, January, February.
When is the rainy season in Addis Ababa?
The wettest months are August, July, September.