When should I visit Ethiopia?
Explore the weather month by month to find a time that suits the places you'd like to visit.
Please note that these weather conditions are the usual ones, however with the climate crisis affecting Ethiopia more every year, the weather is getting increasingly hard to predict. 2026 has been a year of unpredictable and unprecedented weather. If there is a time of year that works best for you, it is better to choose that and work around the weather that presents itself rather than plan for perfect weather. Do contact us to discuss what you're planning and we can help advise.
South Omo Valley
Dry, hot and mostly sunny
TEMPERATURE:
20–36°C
RAINFALL:
Low; about 14 mm
MOSQUITOES:
Low
Northern Highlands
Dry, sunny and warm during the day; cool at night
TEMPERATURE:
12–28°C
RAINFALL:
Very low; about 2 mm
MOSQUITOES:
Low
Addis Ababa
Dry and mostly sunny; cool mornings and evenings
TEMPERATURE:
8–24°C
RAINFALL:
Low; about 13 mm
MOSQUITOES:
Low
Overall Rating
Excellent time to visit
January is one of the driest months in Ethiopia. South Omo is hot and dry, while the northern highlands and Addis Ababa are cooler, particularly in the mornings and evenings.
