Weather radar Addis Ababa
Real-time precipitation radar · Addis Abeba · Ethiopia
Addis Ababa climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Addis Ababa shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 23° | 24.1° | 24.4° | 24.1° | 24.1° | 22.7° | 20.2° | 20.1° | 20.6° | 21.4° | 22.4° | 22.8° |
| Avg low (°C) | 9.1° | 10.2° | 11.9° | 12.4° | 12.5° | 12.1° | 12.3° | 12.3° | 11.7° | 10.3° | 8.8° | 9.1° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 5 | 10 | 89 | 114 | 157 | 233 | 407 | 433 | 336 | 93 | 8 | 3 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 20 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| Sunshine hours | 336 | 306 | 329 | 319 | 332 | 312 | 267 | 286 | 309 | 335 | 321 | 332 |
| Humidity | 54% | 50% | 56% | 62% | 64% | 75% | 88% | 87% | 85% | 69% | 58% | 55% |
Best time to visit Addis Ababa
The best time to visit Addis Ababa is typically January. In this month the average high is 23°C, precipitation is 5 mm and sunshine duration is 336 hours. The annual average high is 22.5°C, total annual precipitation is 1888 mm (161 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3784 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Addis Ababa
How up to date is the weather radar for Addis Ababa?
The weather radar for Addis Ababa is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Addis Ababa?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Addis Ababa: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Addis Ababa?
The thunderstorm potential for Addis Ababa is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Addis Ababa.
What is the climate like in Addis Ababa?
Addis Ababa has an annual average high of 22.5°C. The warmest month is March (avg high 24.4°C), the coldest November (avg low 8.8°C). The wettest month is August with 433 mm, the driest December with 3 mm. Total annual precipitation is 1888 mm (161 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3784 hours.
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