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 high23°C / 74°F😎 nice
Nighttime low12°C / 53°F
Feels like (high)23°C / 73°F
Rainfall179 mm / 7 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days13 days
Humidity61%💧 humid
Dew point8°C / 47°F
Sunshine10.6 h/day
Daylight12.5 h
Wind13 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.

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