Warm
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
Weather Guide
Ethiopia Average Monthly Weather
Weather score70Good annual avg
Best months: February, January, December
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 28°C, sunshine averages 8.2h per day, and rainfall totals about 864mm. Sea temperatures average 0°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
28°C
Rain
864mm
Annual total
Sun
8.2h
Sea
0°C
Weather score
70
Good avg
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 144mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.3h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 0°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Ethiopia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
July27°C average high
July is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsFebruary to June
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
July144mm average rain
July is one of Ethiopia's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsJanuary to March and November to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
July6.3 hours average sun
July is one of Ethiopia's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsJanuary to March and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
July0°C average sea
July is close to Ethiopia's usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.
Warmest seaAll year
Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.
Weather score
July55 weather score
July is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
