Climate Chart of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Monthly data: Temperature °C, Rain (mm), Sunshine (h) · 2013–2023
For Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the climate data describe conditions during 2013–2023.
Climate overview
Temperature
Monthly mean temperatures reach their high in March at 17.1 °C, while the lowest monthly mean is in August at 14.4 °C. These are averages for each month, not daytime maximum temperatures, so they describe the broad temperature pattern rather than the full range a visitor might experience in a day. Across the calendar-month means, the unweighted mean temperature is 15.4 °C; it is not a day-weighted annual average.
Rain
Mean daily rainfall is highest in July at 11.54 mm/day, and lowest in December at 0.06 mm/day. These are daily averages rather than monthly totals, and the lower mean does not guarantee rain-free days or show how often rain occurs. The unweighted mean across the monthly daily-rainfall means is 4.15 mm/day; it should not be read as a day-weighted annual average.
Sunshine
Mean daily sunshine duration peaks in January at 10.78 hours/day and is lowest in July at 8.69 hours/day. Sunshine duration can help frame expectations for outdoor daylight, but it is not the same as day length. The unweighted mean of the monthly sunshine means is 10.27 hours/day per day, offering a broad summary rather than a forecast for any particular date.
Best Travel Time Guide for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Ideal Seasons and Weather Insights
For visitors prioritising lower average rainfall, December is the conditional option in the supplied figures, with mean daily rainfall of 0.06 mm/day. This average cannot promise dry weather on a particular day, so flexible plans and rain protection remain sensible. If you are planning around rain, take particular account of July, when mean daily rainfall reaches 11.54 mm/day; these figures do not specify rain frequency or guarantee conditions during a trip.
Visitors who prefer cooler monthly averages can use August as a point of reference, when the monthly mean temperature is 14.4 °C. It is an average, not a promise of consistently cool daytime weather, so adaptable clothing is useful. For outdoor sightseeing planned around average sunshine duration, January has the highest monthly mean at 10.78 hours/day, while July has the lowest at 8.69 hours/day. Sunshine hours are not day length, and these separate criteria do not establish one universally best time to visit.
Climate Data Overview for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Explore the comprehensive climate data for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This detailed table provides valuable insights into temperature variations, precipitation levels, and seasonal changes, helping you understand the unique weather patterns of this region.
| Month | Average: Temperature °C | Rain (mm) / day | Snow (mm) / day | Sunshine (h) / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15.0 | 0.27 | 0.00 | 10.78 |
| Feb | 16.3 | 0.54 | 0.00 | 10.70 |
| Mar | 17.1 | 1.90 | 0.00 | 10.63 |
| Apr | 16.9 | 3.76 | 0.00 | 10.35 |
| May | 16.5 | 4.61 | 0.00 | 10.47 |
| Jun | 15.4 | 7.29 | 0.00 | 10.21 |
| Jul | 14.5 | 11.54 | 0.00 | 8.69 |
| Aug | 14.4 | 10.44 | 0.00 | 9.17 |
| Sep | 14.5 | 7.70 | 0.00 | 10.28 |
| Oct | 14.7 | 1.40 | 0.00 | 10.76 |
| Nov | 14.9 | 0.31 | 0.00 | 10.62 |
| Dec | 14.5 | 0.06 | 0.00 | 10.60 |
| Average | 15.4 | 4.15 | 0.00 | 10.27 |
