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Outdoor activities Potential

100/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

January, November, December

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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 hiking trip to Ethiopia?

The best time to visit Ethiopia for hiking is January, November, December, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable.

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Climate Heatmap

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

Summer offers the most reliable hiking conditions in Ethiopia, with open trails and longer daylight hours.

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Ethiopia

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
100Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
21°11
February
97Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
22°19
March
85Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°41
April
68Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°92
May
67Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°100
June
78Good
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
23°77
July
69Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
22°134
August
71Good
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
22°138
September
80Excellent
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
22°97
October
90Excellent
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
22°76
November
100Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
21°34
December
100Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
21°10

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

Quick summary: visiting Ethiopia

When is the best time to visit Ethiopia for outdoor activities?

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The best time to visit Ethiopia for outdoor activities is typically in January, November, December, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Ethiopia?

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There is no distinct rainy season in Ethiopia, making it a year-round destination for outdoor activities.

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