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Addis Ababa weather forecast — today & tomorrow

17°

Partly cloudy

High: 22° · Low: 8° · Feels like 16°

Rain expected around 10:00. Gusts up to 27 km/h.

Hourly forecast

Now · 17°
19:00 · 15°
20:00 · 14°
21:00 · 13°
22:00 · 13°
23:00 · 12°
00:00 · 12°
01:00 1% 11°
02:00 2% 11°
03:00 2% 11°
04:00 2% 11°
05:00 1% 9°
06:00 · 9°
07:00 · 10°
08:00 · 15°
09:00 · 18°
10:00 22% 18°
11:00 53% 17°
12:00 76% 20°
13:00 85% 20°
14:00 86% 20°
15:00 82% 20°
16:00 70% 19°
17:00 53% 18°

14-day forecast

  • Feels like
    20° / 7°
    Precipitation
    0 mm · 35%
    Wind
    19 km/h E
    UV index
    9 · Very high
    Sun
    6:15 / 18:26

Details

Air quality
32 Fair
PM2.5 11 · PM10 24

Addis Ababa's Climate

Perched on the Ethiopian plateau at about 2,400 m, Addis Ababa has a cool, pleasant subtropical highland climate all year, rarely hot despite lying near the equator. Daytime temperatures stay steadily around 20–25°C, but the high altitude lets nights drop to 5–10°C. The city has one major rainy season, the kiremt, from June to September with intense daily downpours, and a sunny dry season from October to February.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the rainy season in Addis Ababa?

The main rains (kiremt) run from June to September, peaking in July and August, with heavy showers usually arriving in the afternoon.

Is Addis Ababa cold?

Thanks to its altitude near 2,400 m, the city is cool year-round, around 20–25°C by day but dropping to 5–10°C at night, especially in the dry season.

When is the best time to visit Addis Ababa?

October to February is the dry season, offering sunny, dry and mild weather that is ideal for travel and sightseeing.

Does Addis Ababa get hot in summer?

No. Despite being near the equator, its elevation keeps temperatures steady at 20–25°C; the warmest, driest months are usually March to May, just before the rains.

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