Best time to go to Addis Ababa Average weather of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

When is the best time to go to Addis Ababa?

When is the best time to go to Addis Ababa? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

The best months for good weather in Addis Ababa are January, February, March, April, May and June
On average, the warmest months are January, February, March, April, May and June
December is the driest month
The coldest months are October, November and December
The rainiest months are July and August

Annual weather in Addis Ababa

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Weather details in Addis Ababa month by month

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Weather and climate in Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa enjoys a subtropical highland climate (with dry winter) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Addis Ababa is 72°F (ranging from 68°F in august to 76°F in march). Annual rainfall is 73.5in, with a minimum of 0.4in in december and a maximum of 17.9in in july.

From january to february the climate is perfect. By early evening, the temperature averages 70°F and, in february, 3 days of rain are expected.
Between march and may the climate is beautiful. In average, on the morning it is 54°F and you can expect to have 5.8in of rainfall/month during this period.
In june the climate is just OK. By early evening, the temperature averages 70°F and it rains in june about 7.9in.
Between the months of july and august the climate is the worst possible. In average, on the morning it is 52°F and, in august, 28 days of rain are expected.
In the month of september the climate is passable, but still OK. the thermometer goes up to 68°F°C and it rains about 8.7in each month.
Between the months of october and december the climate is good. The record temperature this month is 77°F and you can expect to have 0.4in of rainfall/month during this period.

Charts: temperature and rainfall in Addis Ababa

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Addis Ababa: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

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Precipitation (rainfall)

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Average prices of hotels in Addis Ababa month by month

Generally, December is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Addis Ababa. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, April is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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On average, it costs $ 62 per day to hire a car in Addis Ababa. This price varies by $ 26 depending on the month. In march, hiring a car costs an average of $ 45 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in june is $ 71.

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