When to go · Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, month by month
The best months for Addis Ababa: Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec. Months to avoid: Jun, Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryGreatDry and sunny; Timkat (Epiphany) around 19 Jan brings crowds.23° / 6°, 1 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- FebruaryGreatDry and clear.24° / 8°, 3 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- MarchMixedShort rains begin; warm.25° / 9°, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 3 festivals or holidays
- AprilMixedShowers on many afternoons.24° / 10°, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 3 festivals or holidays
- MayGoodWarm, drier.24° / 10°, 8 rain daysCrowds: Low · 4 festivals or holidays
- JuneAvoidMain rains begin; heavy afternoon downpours.22° / 10°, 15 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyAvoidWettest month; roads flood.20° / 11°, 24 rain daysCrowds: Low
- AugustAvoidHeavy rain.20° / 11°, 23 rain daysCrowds: Low
- SeptemberMixedRain easing; Meskel around 27 Sep brings crowds in Meskel Square.21° / 10°, 14 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- OctoberGoodDry and green after the rains.22° / 8°, 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGreatDry, clear and cool.22° / 6°, 1 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- DecemberGreatDry; cold mornings.22° / 5°, 1 rain daysCrowds: High