Ethiopia in December

December is one of Ethiopia's best months (rank 3 of 12): its 4 destinations average 94/100, led by Bahir Dar at 97 — 25°C and 1 rainy day — while Lalibela is cooler at 21°C and scores 93.

#3 of 12 months for Ethiopia · 4 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Where in Ethiopia in December

#PlaceTypeFeels-like highRainComfortAt its best
1Bahir DarCity25°C2 mm · 1 day97 tier SYes
2GondarCity24°C3 mm · 1 day95 tier SYes
3LalibelaTrekking hub21°C2 mm · 1 day93 tier S
4Addis AbabaCity22°C2 mm · 1 day92 tier S

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 December is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.

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