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City Trips Potential

100/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

January, February, November

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Avoid

July, August, September

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Weather

15°C – 19°C

Avg Temp Range

Precipitation

Seasonal (check heatmap)

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Planning a city trip to Lalibela?

The best time to visit Lalibela for a city trip is January, February, November, when you’ll get the best balance of weather, atmosphere, and activities. If you're planning your visit during this period, it’s worth exploring the best areas to stay and things to do in advance.

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Climate Heatmap

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City Trips conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Lalibela

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
100Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
15°13
February
100Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
17°21
March
99Excellent
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
18°54
April
96Excellent
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
19°66
May
93Excellent
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
19°71
June
92Excellent
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
19°77
July
87Excellent
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 90Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
18°271
August
86Excellent
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 90Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
17°277
September
94Excellent
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
17°102
October
98Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
16°44
November
100Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
15°18
December
99Excellent
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
15°9

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Lalibela

When is the best time to visit Lalibela for city trips?

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The best time to visit Lalibela for city trips is typically in January, February, November, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Lalibela?

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Rainy season typically: July–August. It is generally better to avoid these months for city trips.

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