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.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Ethiopia travel weather guide
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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

Trip feel

Warm

Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.

Drier

Rainfall averages 39mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Bright

Sunshine averages 8.7h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 0°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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November28°C average high

November is on the cooler side of Ethiopia's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.

Warmest monthsFebruary to June

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

November39mm average rain

November sits on the drier side of Ethiopia's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.

Driest monthsJanuary to March and November to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

November8.7 hours average sun

November is brighter than Ethiopia's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.

Brightest monthsJanuary to March and November to December

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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November0°C average sea

November 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

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November75 weather score

November scores above Ethiopia's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.

Best weather monthsJanuary to March and November to December

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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