Addis Ababa weather
At 9:30 PM local time it was cloudy and 12°C (53°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Oct–Mar. Addis Ababa sits 2410 m (7,907 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Oct–MarOff season Jul–Aug
About Addis Ababa weather
Is it raining in Addis Ababa right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 12° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Addis Ababa this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 21–24° and lows of 6–11°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Addis Ababa lately?
In the past 7 days, Addis Ababa had 4 rainy days and 28.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Addis Ababa?
For the coming week, bring a warm layer for the evenings.
Addis Ababa weather by month
When is the best time to visit Addis Ababa?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Addis Ababa is Oct–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jul–Aug tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 20°C (68°F) in August to 25°C (77°F) in March.
What is the rainiest month in Addis Ababa?
August is the wettest month, with about 246 mm (9.7 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 12 mm (0.5 in).
What is the hottest month in Addis Ababa?
March is the warmest, with average highs of 25°C (77°F) and lows of 10°C (51°F). August is the coolest, with highs of 20°C (68°F) and lows of 11°C (52°F).
Does Addis Ababa have a rainy season?
Yes. Jul–Aug is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Oct–Mar is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Addis Ababa weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months