Best Time to Visit Lalibela for Backpacking | Weather by Month

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Backpacking Potential

95/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

February, March, April

Avoid

July, August, September

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15°C – 19°C

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Lalibela?

The best time to visit Lalibela for backpacking is February, March, April, 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 Lalibela due to better weather and lower costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Lalibela

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	91Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	15°	23°	13	2.6	55%	dry
February	95Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	25°	21	3	53%	dry
March	94Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	26°	54	5	53%	shoulder
April	93Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	26°	66	7.2	53%	shoulder
May	92Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	27°	71	10.2	49%	shoulder
June	92Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	26°	77	10.6	50%	shoulder
July	77Good Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 90Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	24°	271	9.5	70%	wet
August	73Good Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 90Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	22°	277	12	74%	wet
September	88Excellent Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	24°	102	8.3	66%	shoulder
October	91Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	23°	44	6.3	57%	dry
November	91Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	15°	23°	18	3.8	57%	dry
December	92Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	15°	23°	9	2.7	57%	dry