Climate Insights for Addis Ababa

The climate in Addis Ababa is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 1,906 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 407 mm of rainfall. Addis Ababa sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Addis Ababa is temperate. The average annual temperature is 61°F and approximately 75 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 16 in of rainfall. Addis Ababa sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Addis Ababa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 8°C to 25°C. March is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 25°C with a mean of 18°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 15°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Addis Ababa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 46°F to 76°F. March is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 76°F with a mean of 64°F. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 46°F and an average of 59°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 21°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Addis Ababa is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,906 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 159 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 407 mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 2 mm. That's 405 mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Addis Ababa is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 75 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.3 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 16 in of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0.1 in. That's 15.9 in less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Addis Ababa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 8km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 5km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.Addis Ababa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 5mph in winter, 4mph in spring, 3mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.

The best time to visit Addis Ababa is during January, February, March, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 33 mm per month. By contrast, December can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 8°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Addis Ababa is during January, February, March, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 61°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.3 in per month. By contrast, December can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 46°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Addis Ababa based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Addis Ababa based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.