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When to go · Lalibela

Lalibela, month by month

The best months for Lalibela: Jan, Feb, Oct, Nov, Dec. Months to avoid: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.

Month by month

  1. JanuaryGreatInside Lalibela's best window: Oct–Feb (dry, clear).24 °C / 8 °C, 2 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
  2. FebruaryGreatInside Lalibela's best window: Oct–Feb (dry, clear).25 °C / 9 °C, 2 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  3. MarchGoodOutside the best window (Oct–Feb (dry, clear)). Across Ethiopia: Still mostly dry; Adwa Day (2 Mar); short rains can start late in the month.25 °C / 10 °C, 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  4. AprilMixedOutside the best window (Oct–Feb (dry, clear)). Across Ethiopia: Short rains in the south; Fasika (Orthodox Easter) usually falls in April or early May after a long fast.25 °C / 11 °C, 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  5. MayMixedOutside the best window (Oct–Feb (dry, clear)). Across Ethiopia: Hot in the lowlands, rain in the Omo; quiet and cheap in the highlands.25 °C / 11 °C, 7 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
  6. JuneAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (rains); major feasts if you want quiet.24 °C / 11 °C, 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
  7. JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (rains); major feasts if you want quiet.22 °C / 11 °C, 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
  8. AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (rains); major feasts if you want quiet.22 °C / 11 °C, 13 rain daysCrowds: Low
  9. SeptemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (rains); major feasts if you want quiet.23 °C / 10 °C, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  10. OctoberGreatInside Lalibela's best window: Oct–Feb (dry, clear).24 °C / 9 °C, 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  11. NovemberGreatInside Lalibela's best window: Oct–Feb (dry, clear).24 °C / 8 °C, 2 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  12. DecemberGreatInside Lalibela's best window: Oct–Feb (dry, clear).24 °C / 7 °C, 2 rain daysCrowds: High