Best Time to Visit Addis Ababa for Hiking – January Scores 92/100

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92/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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January, February, October

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June, July, August, September

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Weather

14°C – 18°C

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The best time to visit Addis Ababa for hiking is January, February, October, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable.

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Addis Ababa

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	92Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	15°	23°	22	4.1	52%	dry
February	91Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	25°	30	3.5	50%	dry
March	84Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	25°	63	6.2	52%	shoulder
April	77Good Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	25°	89	9.7	56%	shoulder
May	73Good Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	25°	97	12.2	55%	shoulder
June	66Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	23°	136	12.3	63%	shoulder
July	40Poor Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 90Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	21°	278	10.7	75%	wet
August	40Poor Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 75Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	16°	21°	292	13.4	77%	wet
September	64Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	22°	165	9.9	72%	wet
October	87Excellent Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	15°	23°	53	8.6	57%	shoulder
November	65Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	14°	22°	16	6.4	56%	dry
December	65Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	14°	22°	11	3.9	54%	dry