Addis Ababa weather in May
May in Addis Ababa: nice, soaked — an excellent time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Addis Ababa · #331 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 80/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Addis Ababa climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 23°C / 74°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 12°C / 53°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Rainfall | 179 mm / 7 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 61% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 8°C / 47°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 62 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Addis Ababa in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Addis Ababa?
- May in Addis Ababa: nice, soaked — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Addis Ababa on SeasonMap's comfort score (80/100).
- What is the weather like in Addis Ababa in May?
- In May, Addis Ababa averages a daily high of 23.1°C and a low of 11.6°C, with about 178.8 mm of rain over roughly 12.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Addis Ababa in May?
- Addis Ababa has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 62 in May.