Addis Ababa Weather
Addis Ababa weather today, the 14-day forecast, and average temperature, rain and what to wear for every month — compared against Hong Kong. Best months to visit: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec.
Addis Ababa current weather
Addis Ababa now (local time 13:00)
23°C
Clear
- Feels like
- 21°
- Humidity
- 32%
- Wind
- 19 km/h
Next 7 days · what to wear
8° – 23°C
Rain likely on 1 of 7 days
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Addis Ababa 14-day forecast
Today
10/4
⛅
23°
10°
💧2%
Mon
10/5
🌦️
23°
10°
💧16%
Tue
10/6
🌦️
23°
10°
💧24%
Wed
10/7
🌦️
22°
9°
💧53%
Thu
10/8
☁️
22°
8°
💧0%
Fri
10/9
⛅
23°
8°
💧4%
Sat
10/10
🌦️
22°
11°
💧2%
Sun
10/11
☁️
23°
12°
💧8%
Mon
10/12
☁️
23°
12°
💧11%
Tue
10/13
☁️
23°
13°
💧18%
Wed
10/14
☁️
22°
13°
💧18%
Thu
10/15
🌦️
22°
12°
💧15%
Fri
10/16
☁️
22°
11°
💧10%
Sat
10/17
⛅
22°
10°
💧10%
Best time to visit Addis Ababa
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Addis Ababa are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec. The hottest month is March (average high 25°C) and the coldest is August (average low 11°C).
Addis Ababa climate by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | vs Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanBest | 23°C | 7°C | 12 mm | 55% | -2°C |
| FebBest | 25°C | 8°C | 27 mm | 51% | -1°C |
| MarBest | 25°C | 10°C | 56 mm | 55% | -3°C |
| AprBest | 24°C | 11°C | 90 mm | 65% | -6°C |
| MayBest | 24°C | 11°C | 89 mm | 63% | -9°C |
| JunBest | 23°C | 12°C | 116 mm | 68% | -11°C |
| Jul | 20°C | 11°C | 239 mm | 80% | -14°C |
| Aug | 20°C | 11°C | 246 mm | 83% | -14°C |
| SepBest | 20°C | 10°C | 145 mm | 80% | -13°C |
| OctBest | 21°C | 7°C | 34 mm | 70% | -12°C |
| NovBest | 22°C | 6°C | 16 mm | 63% | -9°C |
| DecBest | 22°C | 6°C | 13 mm | 59% | -5°C |
Data: NASA POWER 2001–2020 climatology (MERRA-2, elevation-corrected); Hong Kong comparison uses HKO 1991–2020 normals.
Addis Ababa weather month by month: what to wear
Addis Ababa in OctoberBest monthThis month
October in Addis Ababa is pleasantly warm: average highs of 21°C and lows of 7°C, around 34 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 70% humidity — about 12°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Addis Ababa in NovemberBest month
November in Addis Ababa is pleasantly warm: average highs of 22°C and lows of 6°C, around 16 mm of rain (dry) and 63% humidity — about 9°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Addis Ababa in DecemberBest month
December in Addis Ababa is pleasantly warm: average highs of 22°C and lows of 6°C, around 13 mm of rain (dry) and 59% humidity — about 5°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Addis Ababa in JanuaryBest month
January in Addis Ababa is pleasantly warm: average highs of 23°C and lows of 7°C, around 12 mm of rain (dry) and 55% humidity — about 2°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Addis Ababa in FebruaryBest month
February in Addis Ababa is pleasantly warm: average highs of 25°C and lows of 8°C, around 27 mm of rain (dry) and 51% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Addis Ababa in MarchBest month
March in Addis Ababa is pleasantly warm: average highs of 25°C and lows of 10°C, around 56 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 55% humidity — about 3°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Addis Ababa in AprilBest month
April in Addis Ababa is pleasantly warm: average highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C, around 90 mm of rain (some rain) and 65% humidity — about 6°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Addis Ababa in MayBest month
May in Addis Ababa is pleasantly warm: average highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C, around 89 mm of rain (some rain) and 63% humidity — about 9°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Addis Ababa in JuneBest month
June in Addis Ababa is pleasantly warm: average highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C, around 116 mm of rain (some rain) and 68% humidity — about 11°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Addis Ababa in July
July in Addis Ababa is mild and cool: average highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C, around 239 mm of rain (wet) and 80% humidity — about 14°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Addis Ababa in August
August in Addis Ababa is mild and cool: average highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C, around 246 mm of rain (wet) and 83% humidity — about 14°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Addis Ababa in SeptemberBest month
September in Addis Ababa is mild and cool: average highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C, around 145 mm of rain (some rain) and 80% humidity — about 13°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
FAQ
›What is the best time to visit Addis Ababa?
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Addis Ababa are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec. The hottest month is March (average high 25°C) and the coldest is August (average low 11°C).
›What's the weather like in Addis Ababa in October, and what should I wear?
October in Addis Ababa is pleasantly warm: average highs of 21°C and lows of 7°C, around 34 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 70% humidity — about 12°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
›What's the weather like in Addis Ababa in November, and what should I wear?
November in Addis Ababa is pleasantly warm: average highs of 22°C and lows of 6°C, around 16 mm of rain (dry) and 63% humidity — about 9°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
›When is the rainy season in Addis Ababa?
Addis Ababa is wettest in August, with about 246 mm on average, and driest in January, with about 12 mm.
›How cold does Addis Ababa get? Does it snow?
The coldest month is August, averaging 20°C by day and 11°C at night. Snow is very unlikely.
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Forecast data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 3 hours. Hottest month: March; coldest: August.