Addis Ababa weather in December

December in Addis Ababa: nice, dry — an excellent time to visit.

#4 of 12 months in Addis Ababa · #20 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 90/100 (tier S)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Addis Ababa climate normals — December

Daytime high22°C / 72°F😎 nice
Nighttime low9°C / 48°F
Feels like (high)21°C / 70°F
Rainfall3 mm / 0.1 in☀️ dry
Rainy days1 days
Humidity53%🍃 comfortable
Dew point5°C / 41°F
Sunshine10.7 h/day
Daylight11.6 h
Wind13 km/h / 8 mph
Air quality (US AQI)63🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Addis Ababa in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Addis Ababa?
December in Addis Ababa: nice, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Addis Ababa on SeasonMap's comfort score (90/100).
What is the weather like in Addis Ababa in December?
In December, Addis Ababa averages a daily high of 22.1°C and a low of 8.7°C, with about 2.6 mm of rain over roughly 0.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Addis Ababa in December?
Addis Ababa has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 63 in December.

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