Best time to visit Ethiopia
The best time to visit Ethiopia is January, February and November, when its 2 destinations average 95/100 for climate comfort — July is the weakest month, at 70/100.
Updated September 2026 · averaged over 2 Ethiopia destinations · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Ethiopia climate comfort by month
| Month | Comfort | Avg high | Rain | Pick of the month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 94 | 22.7°C | 3 mm | Addis Ababa 94 |
| February | 95 | 23.6°C | 9 mm | Addis Ababa 96 |
| March | 92 | 24.2°C | 36 mm | Addis Ababa 92 |
| April | 88 | 23.8°C | 93 mm | Lalibela 89 |
| May | 85 | 23.5°C | 138 mm | Lalibela 87 |
| June | 80 | 22.1°C | 205 mm | Lalibela 86 |
| July | 70 | 19.2°C | 460 mm | Lalibela 72 |
| August | 72 | 19.5°C | 462 mm | Lalibela 74 |
| September | 75 | 20.3°C | 275 mm | Lalibela 80 |
| October | 92 | 21.2°C | 34 mm | Lalibela 96 |
| November | 94 | 22°C | 6 mm | Lalibela 95 |
| December | 93 | 22.1°C | 4 mm | Lalibela 94 |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score, averaged across every Ethiopia destination in the dataset. Each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. Averages from ERA5 reanalysis normals, not forecasts.
All 2 destinations in Ethiopia
Ethiopia — FAQ
- When is the best time to visit Ethiopia?
- January, February and November. Across Ethiopia's 2 destinations, February averages 95/100 for climate comfort with mean highs of 23.6°C and 9 mm of rain.
- What is the worst month to visit Ethiopia?
- July, averaging 70/100 — mean highs of 19.2°C and 460 mm of rain across the country's destinations.
- What is the hottest month in Ethiopia?
- March, with mean daily highs of 24.2°C averaged across 2 destinations.
- What is the wettest month in Ethiopia?
- August, averaging 462 mm of rain.