SeasonMapEthiopia in January
January is one of Ethiopia's best months (rank 2 of 12): its 4 destinations average 94/100, led by Addis Ababa at 95 — 22°C and 1 rainy day — while Bahir Dar is warmer at 26°C and scores 94.
#2 of 12 months for Ethiopia · 4 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Ethiopia in January
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Addis Ababa | City | 22°C | 7 mm · 1 day | 95 tier S | Yes |
| 2 | Bahir Dar | City | 26°C | 1 mm · 0 days | 94 tier S | Yes |
| 3 | Lalibela | Trekking hub | 21°C | 3 mm · 1 day | 94 tier S | Yes |
| 4 | Gondar | City | 25°C | 2 mm · 1 day | 93 tier S | Yes |
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 January 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 January
- Genna, Ethiopian Christmas · Addis Ababa · 6–8 Jan
- Timkat · Addis Ababa and 1 more place · 18–21 Jan
- Genna · Bahir Dar and 1 more place · 6–8 Jan
- Timkat on Lake Tana · Bahir Dar · 18–20 Jan
- Genna at the rock churches · Lalibela · 6–8 Jan
- Timkat at Fasilides' Bath · Gondar · 18–20 Jan