Best Time to Visit Ethiopia for City Trip

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City Trips Potential

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Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

January, November, December

Avoid

May, July, August

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Weather

21°C – 24°C

Avg Temp Range

Precipitation

Generally dry

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Planning a city trip to Ethiopia?

The best time to visit Ethiopia for a city trip is January, November, December, when you’ll get the best balance of weather, atmosphere, and activities.

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Climate Heatmap

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

Data: WorldClim 2.1 (1 km² climate normals) · CRU TS (variability) · World Bank ICP (price levels) · How our scores work

For city trips in Ethiopia, January, November, December score highest on this page; April and May rank lowest. Use the month table below to match your stay dates.

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Addis Ababa

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City Trips conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Ethiopia

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	100Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	—	11	—	—	dry
February	97Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	22°	—	19	—	—	dry
March	87Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	24°	—	41	—	—	dry
April	74Good Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	24°	—	92	—	—	shoulder
May	74Good Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	24°	—	100	—	—	shoulder
June	82Excellent Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	—	77	—	—	shoulder
July	77Good Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	22°	—	134	—	—	shoulder
August	82Excellent Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	22°	—	138	—	—	shoulder
September	85Excellent Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	22°	—	97	—	—	shoulder
October	93Excellent Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	22°	—	76	—	—	shoulder
November	100Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	—	34	—	—	dry
December	100Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	—	10	—	—	dry