Ethiopia in September

September is one of Ethiopia's weaker months (rank 10 of 12): its 4 destinations average 69/100, led by Lalibela at 76 — 21°C and 18 rainy days — while Bahir Dar is warmer at 26°C and scores 66.

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

Where in Ethiopia in September

#PlaceTypeFeels-like highRainComfortAt its best
1LalibelaTrekking hub21°C223 mm · 18 days76 tier B
2Addis AbabaCity23°C295 mm · 26 days67 tier C
3Bahir DarCity26°C289 mm · 26 days66 tier C
4GondarCity25°C390 mm · 25 days65 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 September 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 September

  • Meskel · Lalibela and 3 more places · 26–28 Sep
  • Enkutatash, Ethiopian New Year · Addis Ababa · 11–12 Sep
  • Blue Nile Falls in full flow · Bahir Dar · 15 Jul – 15 Oct (usually)
  • Enkutatash · Gondar · 11–12 Sep

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