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When to go · Climate guide
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Ethiopia's national averages run from 28 °C in August to 32 °C in March, with rainfall between 6 mm in January and 161 mm in August and 4.2–10.1 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are November, December and January. Its 11 regions span 22–36 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Addis Ababa
- Region
- Africa
- TZ
- Africa/Addis_Ababa
- Area
- 1,127,095 km²
Best months to visit
When Ethiopia shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.1 | 16.8 | 14.4 | 31.6 |
| February | 31.3 | 18.3 | 16.5 | 32.8 |
| March | 32.0 | 19.7 | 17.9 | 34.0 |
| April | 30.9 | 20.1 | 18.9 | 33.3 |
| May | 30.1 | 20.0 | 19.0 | 32.1 |
| June | 29.5 | 19.7 | 18.8 | 31.6 |
| July | 27.6 | 19.2 | 18.4 | 29.6 |
| August | 27.6 | 19.0 | 18.3 | 29.6 |
| September | 28.9 | 19.3 | 18.6 | 30.5 |
| October | 28.9 | 18.8 | 17.4 | 30.4 |
| November | 28.9 | 17.5 | 15.8 | 30.4 |
| December | 29.5 | 16.7 | 14.9 | 30.5 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 6 |
| February | 12 |
| March | 42 |
| April | 112 |
| May | 108 |
| June | 90 |
| July | 150 |
| August | 161 |
| September | 126 |
| October | 100 |
| November | 44 |
| December | 9 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 10.1 |
| February | 9.8 |
| March | 8.9 |
| April | 7.5 |
| May | 6.8 |
| June | 5.4 |
| July | 4.2 |
| August | 5.0 |
| September | 6.7 |
| October | 7.4 |
| November | 8.6 |
| December | 9.7 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.7 | 7.4 | 10.1 |
| February | 8.9 | 7.6 | 10.6 |
| March | 8.7 | 6.9 | 10.3 |
| April | 7.6 | 5.8 | 9.4 |
| May | 8.6 | 6.4 | 10.7 |
| June | 10.9 | 9.2 | 12.7 |
| July | 11.6 | 10.2 | 12.9 |
| August | 10.8 | 9.4 | 12.3 |
| September | 9.5 | 7.8 | 11.0 |
| October | 7.2 | 5.8 | 8.5 |
| November | 7.5 | 6.0 | 9.1 |
| December | 8.1 | 6.7 | 10.0 |
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What’s open · year round
Things to do in Ethiopia
Nothing on this list closes for the season in Ethiopia, but every one of them has a window worth aiming for.
- LimitedThe Danakil Depression
Limited April–October · at its best November–March
Sources: brilliant-ethiopia.com, rove.me
Opening seasons are checked by hand against the operators and parks themselves, not derived from the climate figures on this page. Last reviewed 2026-08-28. Dates move — confirm before you book.
Safety · 4 governments
What the governments say about Ethiopia
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
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Highest level across 4 governments · Advisory last changed
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DE
Level 1Exercise normal precautions
Exercise normal precautions
NL
Level 2Exercise increased caution
Exercise increased caution
US
Level 3Reconsider travel
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Parts of Ethiopia carry a higher advisory — up to level 4, "Do not travel". The governments concerned name a region rather than a boundary, so the carve-out is not drawn on the map and is not reflected in the combined level above. Follow the source links for where it applies.
Month by month
A year in Ethiopia, in order
- JanJanuary30.1°C · 6 mm · 10.1 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 6 mm of rain and 10.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 6 mm of rain and 10.1 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary31.3°C · 12 mm · 9.8 hr/day
Around 31 °C with 12 mm of rain and 9.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 31 °C with 12 mm of rain and 9.8 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch32.0°C · 42 mm · 8.9 hr/day
Around 32 °C with 42 mm of rain and 8.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 32 °C with 42 mm of rain and 8.9 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril30.9°C · 112 mm · 7.5 hr/day
Around 31 °C with 112 mm of rain and 7.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 31 °C with 112 mm of rain and 7.5 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay30.1°C · 108 mm · 6.8 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 108 mm of rain and 6.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 108 mm of rain and 6.8 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune29.5°C · 90 mm · 5.4 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 90 mm of rain and 5.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 90 mm of rain and 5.4 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly27.6°C · 150 mm · 4.2 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 149 mm of rain and 4.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 149 mm of rain and 4.2 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust27.6°C · 161 mm · 5.0 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 161 mm of rain and 5.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 161 mm of rain and 5.0 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember28.9°C · 126 mm · 6.7 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 126 mm of rain and 6.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 126 mm of rain and 6.7 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober28.9°C · 100 mm · 7.4 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 100 mm of rain and 7.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 100 mm of rain and 7.4 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember28.9°C · 44 mm · 8.6 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 44 mm of rain and 8.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 44 mm of rain and 8.6 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember29.5°C · 9 mm · 9.7 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 9 mm of rain and 9.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 9 mm of rain and 9.7 hours of sun a day.
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