Addis Ababa weather in January

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

#3 of 12 months in Addis Ababa · #13 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 91/100 (tier S)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Addis Ababa climate normals — January

Daytime high23°C / 73°F😎 nice
Nighttime low9°C / 47°F
Feels like (high)21°C / 70°F
Rainfall4 mm / 0.2 in☀️ dry
Rainy days1 days
Humidity53%🍃 comfortable
Dew point4°C / 40°F
Sunshine10.8 h/day
Daylight11.7 h
Wind14 km/h / 9 mph
Air quality (US AQI)57🙂 moderate

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

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Addis Ababa in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Addis Ababa?
January in Addis Ababa: nice, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Addis Ababa on SeasonMap's comfort score (91/100).
What is the weather like in Addis Ababa in January?
In January, Addis Ababa averages a daily high of 22.7°C and a low of 8.6°C, with about 3.9 mm of rain over roughly 0.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Addis Ababa in January?
Addis Ababa has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 57 in January.

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