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
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lalibela | Trekking hub | 21°C | 223 mm · 18 days | 76 tier B | — |
| 2 | Addis Ababa | City | 23°C | 295 mm · 26 days | 67 tier C | — |
| 3 | Bahir Dar | City | 26°C | 289 mm · 26 days | 66 tier C | — |
| 4 | Gondar | City | 25°C | 390 mm · 25 days | 65 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