Weather & climate FAQ — Ethiopia
Answers to the most-searched weather and climate questions about Ethiopia, from 2020–2024 daily observations across 1 city.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Ethiopia?
Climolog covers 1 city in Ethiopia with 2020–2024 daily weather observations. Typical monthly highs range from 21.1°C (in December) to 22.7°C (in March); see each city's page for day-by-day history and month-by-month averages.
What is the climate in Ethiopia by month?
Across Ethiopia, the hottest month is March (avg high 22.7°C) and the coldest is December (avg low 7.5°C). For the full month-by-month breakdown across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for Ethiopia.
When is the best time to visit Ethiopia?
The best months to visit Ethiopia are December, January, November — the highest travel-comfort scores across the country's cities (comfortable temperatures, low rainfall, and good sunshine). See the month-by-month ranking for Ethiopia for the best city in each month.
What is the hottest month in Ethiopia?
March is the hottest month, averaging a high of 22.7°C across Ethiopia's cities. See March climate details.
What is the coldest month in Ethiopia?
December is the coldest month, averaging a low of 7.5°C across Ethiopia's cities. See December climate details.
What is the wettest month in Ethiopia?
July is the wettest month, averaging about 336.6 mm of rain per month across Ethiopia's cities. See July climate details.
What is the driest month in Ethiopia?
December is the driest month, averaging about 1.2 mm of rain per month across Ethiopia's cities. See December climate details.
When is the rainy season in Ethiopia?
The wettest months in Ethiopia are July, August, September, which together form the main rainy season. Travel is usually drier and more comfortable in December.
Which city in Ethiopia has the best weather?
Among Ethiopia's cities, Addis Ababa has the best weather — its best month is December (travel-comfort score 95/100). See its best-time-to-visit guide.
How many cities does Climolog cover in Ethiopia?
Climolog covers 1 city in Ethiopia with 2020–2024 daily weather data. Browse them all on the Ethiopia hub.
Best time to visit by month
Best time to visit in December Best time to visit in January Best time to visit in November
Each links to the month hub listing every city whose single best-weather month is that month.