What’s the climate like in Ethiopia?
The current climate of Ethiopia features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 28°C during the day to lows of 21°C. The average yearly temperature is around 24°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 8°C and in the warmer months around 14°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Ethiopia in recent years was 37°C in March 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 14°C in July 2022.
On average, Ethiopia receives 1306 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
The climate of Ethiopia is based on weather data from Addis Ababa. Other locations might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Ethiopia for a full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit Ethiopia?
The best time to visit Ethiopia for sunny weather is January through March, May and October through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Ethiopia. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Ethiopia
The climate table of Ethiopia shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 24 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 6,7 | 15 | 62 | 165 | 119 | 181 | 305 | 242 | 153 | 43 | 10 | 3,4 |
| UV Index | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 24°C
- Highest temperature: 28°C in March
- Lowest temperature: 21°C in July and August
- Precipitation: 1306 mm per year, averaging 109 mm per month
- Driest months: 3,4 mm in December, 6,7 mm in January and 10 mm in November
- Wettest months: 305 mm in July, 242 mm in August and 181 mm in June
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Average Temperature per Month in Ethiopia
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Ethiopia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Ethiopia
This graph shows how much precipitation Ethiopia gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Ethiopia
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Ethiopia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Ethiopia
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Ethiopia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Ethiopia
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Ethiopia over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Ethiopia by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Ethiopia. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
