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Outdoor activities Potential

92/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

January, February, October

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Avoid

June, July, August, September

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Weather

14°C – 18°C

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Precipitation

Seasonal (check heatmap)

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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

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
92Excellent
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
15°22
February
91Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
16°30
March
84Excellent
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
17°63
April
77Good
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
18°89
May
73Good
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
18°97
June
66Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
17°136
July
40Poor
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 90Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
16°278
August
40Poor
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 75Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
16°292
September
64Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
16°165
October
87Excellent
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
15°53
November
65Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
14°16
December
65Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
14°11

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

Quick summary: visiting Addis Ababa

When is the best time to visit Addis Ababa for outdoor activities?

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The best time to visit Addis Ababa for outdoor activities is typically in January, February, October, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Addis Ababa?

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Rainy season typically: July–September. It is generally better to avoid these months for outdoor activities.

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