Climate Insights for Lalibela

The climate in Lalibela is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 1912mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 582mm of rainfall. Lalibela is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, May, April. The coldest months are December, January, November, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Lalibela sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 7°C to 21°C. June is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 16°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 13°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between June and July, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Lalibela is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1912mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 159mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 582mm of rainfall. July and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 17mm. That's 565mm 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.

Lalibela is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Lalibela, which began on March 20, 2026. Lalibela is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in June at around 21°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near 7°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Lalibela is during June, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 87mm per month. By contrast, December can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 7°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Lalibela 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.