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Addis Ababa

15°

Slight rain showers

High: 22° · Low: 11° · Feels like 16°

Rain expected around 20:00.

Hourly forecast

Now 87% 15°
20:00 75% 15°
21:00 65% 14°
22:00 61% 14°
23:00 59% 12°
00:00 53% 12°
01:00 37% 12°
02:00 17% 12°
03:00 2% 12°
04:00 · 11°
05:00 · 11°
06:00 · 10°
07:00 · 11°
08:00 · 14°
09:00 · 17°
10:00 4% 19°
11:00 10% 21°
12:00 22% 22°
13:00 46% 22°
14:00 76% 21°
15:00 98% 18°
16:00 100% 17°
17:00 100% 17°
18:00 100% 16°

14-day forecast

  • Feels like
    23° / 10°
    Precipitation
    11 mm · 100%
    Wind
    14 km/h NW
    UV index
    7 · High
    Sun
    6:08 / 18:47

Details

Air quality
44 Moderate
PM2.5 18 · PM10 28

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. This page offers an hourly and 14-day forecast plus detailed metrics including humidity, wind, UV and air quality (AQI).

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.

Updated: 4:52:50 PM