Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Ethiopia in January
Weather score81Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 9.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 18mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
18mm
Sun
9.2h
Sea
0°C
Weather score
81
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 18mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9.2h 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.
Map
Weather map
Compare Ethiopia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January29°C average high
January is close to Ethiopia's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsFebruary to June
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January18mm average rain
January is one of Ethiopia's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
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
January9.2 hours average sun
January is one of Ethiopia's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsJanuary to March and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January0°C average sea
January 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
January81 weather score
January is one of Ethiopia's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
