SeasonMapEthiopia in August
August is one of Ethiopia's weaker months (rank 11 of 12): its 4 destinations average 63/100, led by Lalibela at 69 — 21°C and 31 rainy days — while Bahir Dar trails at 60 with 502 mm of rain.
#11 of 12 months for Ethiopia · 4 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Ethiopia in August
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lalibela | Trekking hub | 21°C | 511 mm · 31 days | 69 tier C | — |
| 2 | Gondar | City | 21°C | 537 mm · 31 days | 62 tier C | — |
| 3 | Addis Ababa | City | 21°C | 413 mm · 31 days | 61 tier C | — |
| 4 | Bahir Dar | City | 22°C | 502 mm · 31 days | 60 tier C | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means August is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Ethiopia in August
- Blue Nile Falls in full flow · Bahir Dar · 15 Jul – 15 Oct (usually)