Temperatures in January
It's warm in January in Ethiopia with an average temperature of 24°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 23°C to a high of 26°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 8°C and 11°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Ethiopia in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Ethiopia with warm temperatures, averaging around 25°C during the day and nights close to 9°C. You won’t see any precipitation in the first days of the month, it’s all sunny skies.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature drops to around 24°C, with nights close to 10°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Ethiopia will be around 26°C, with nights close to 11°C. No precipitation expected, with plenty of sunshine on the horizon.
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Precipitation in January
According to weather history, there is only 6,7 mm of precipitation in January. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
The average chance of precipitation is only 6% in January.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Ethiopia. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Ethiopia in January |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
24°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
26°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
23°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
6,7 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
2 days | 9 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is January a good time to visit Ethiopia?
Want nice weather? Then January is a great time to be in Ethiopia. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Ethiopia in January
With 31°C, Ethiopia hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2018. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 15°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -2°C to a high of 18°C.
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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.
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Daily Temperature in January in Ethiopia
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Ethiopia, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Ethiopia
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Ethiopia, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 2 days of rain in Ethiopia.
Daily UV Index in January in Ethiopia
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Ethiopia, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Ethiopia Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Ethiopia, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Ethiopia Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Ethiopia, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in January for Ethiopia
Click on a specific day in January for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Ethiopia. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in January in Ethiopia
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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.
