SeasonMapEthiopia in May
May is Ethiopia's 8th-best month (rank 8 of 12): its 4 destinations average 81/100, led by Lalibela at 83 — 24°C and 8 rainy days — while Addis Ababa trails at 78 with 179 mm of rain.
#8 of 12 months for Ethiopia · 4 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Ethiopia in May
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lalibela | Trekking hub | 24°C | 98 mm · 8 days | 83 tier A | — |
| 2 | Bahir Dar | City | 27°C | 86 mm · 10 days | 81 tier A | — |
| 3 | Gondar | City | 27°C | 109 mm · 11 days | 81 tier A | — |
| 4 | Addis Ababa | City | 23°C | 179 mm · 13 days | 78 tier B | — |
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 May 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 May
- Fasika, Ethiopian Easter · Lalibela · 5 Apr – 5 May (usually)
- Fasika · Bahir Dar and 1 more place · 5 Apr – 5 May (usually)