Best Time to Visit Addis Ababa for Backpacking | Weather by Month

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Backpacking Potential

96/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

February, March, October

Avoid

June, July, August, September

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14°C – 18°C

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Addis Ababa?

The best time to visit Addis Ababa for backpacking is February, March, October, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

These months are especially popular among backpackers in Addis Ababa due to better weather and lower costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Addis Ababa

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	94Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	15°	23°	22	4.1	52%	dry
February	96Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	25°	30	3.5	50%	dry
March	96Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	25°	63	6.2	52%	shoulder
April	92Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	25°	89	9.7	56%	shoulder
May	90Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	25°	97	12.2	55%	shoulder
June	86Excellent Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	23°	136	12.3	63%	shoulder
July	68Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 90Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	21°	278	10.7	75%	wet
August	50Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 75Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	16°	21°	292	13.4	77%	wet
September	78Good Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	22°	165	9.9	72%	wet
October	95Excellent Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	15°	23°	53	8.6	57%	shoulder
November	89Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	14°	22°	16	6.4	56%	dry
December	89Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	14°	22°	11	3.9	54%	dry