Climate in Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia has a semi-arid climate. The annual average temperature is about 28°C and the city receives roughly 998 mm of precipitation across 109 rainy days a year, with around 2090 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 37.6°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 18.3°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Addis Ababa is classified as Semi-Arid. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Addis Ababa receives about 998 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 109 rainy days. The wettest month is May and the driest is Jan.

Addis Ababa sees an estimated 2090 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jul.

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Addis Ababa are Jan, Feb, Dec. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Addis Ababa has a climate comfort score of 56/100, a moderate year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

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