Mild
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in May
Weather score53Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 93mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
23°C
Rain
93mm
Sun
7.4h
Weather score
53
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 93mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Addis Ababa, Ethiopia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May23°C average high
May is one of Addis Ababa's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsJanuary to June
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May93mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Addis Ababa's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to May and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May7.4 hours average sun
May sits close to Addis Ababa's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
May53 weather score
May scores above Addis Ababa's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to May and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
