Africa
Best time to visit Ethiopia
By region
When to visit Ethiopia
October–May is dry and best for the highlands; the Danakil is hot year-round and best November–February. June–September is the main rainy season.
Best months across Ethiopia
Average daily high in °C; ★ marks the best months for each place.
| Place | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addis Ababa | ★ 23° | ★ 25° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 20° | 20° | 20° | ★ 21° | ★ 22° | ★ 22° |
| Lalibela | ★ 22° | ★ 23° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 19° | 18° | 20° | ★ 20° | ★ 21° | ★ 21° |
Weather & best time by place
Sources
- NASA POWER climatology
- US State Department travel advisory
- Ethiopia e-visa portal
- Ethiopian Airlines
- Ethiopian Tourism Organization
- Speedtest Global Index: Ethiopia
- World Bank open data
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