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Sun & Beach Potential

100/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

January, February, March

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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 your beach holiday to Ethiopia?

The best time to visit Ethiopia for a sun and beach holiday is January, February, March.

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Sun & Beach 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
100Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
22°19
March
100Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°41
April
79Good
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°92
May
75Good
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°100
June
85Excellent
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
23°77
July
61Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
22°134
August
59Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
22°138
September
76Good
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
22°97
October
85Excellent
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 sun & beach?

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The best time to visit Ethiopia for sun & beach is typically in January, February, March, 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 sun & beach.

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