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Things to Do in Ethiopia

Top things to do in Ethiopia: attractions, parks, viewpoints and day trips, with maps and live weather.

⛅ 61°F now🕔 3:22 PM local📅 Best: January, February, October, November and December👥 126 million

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Coordinates: 9°1′55.2″N 38°44′48.8″E (9.032, 38.7469)

Weather in Ethiopia right now

61°F
Partly cloudy · feels like 62°F
Humidity79%
Wind4 mph SSE
Gusts18 mph
UV index5.2 · Moderate
Cloud cover71%
Pressure772 hPa
VisibilityModerate · 5 mi
Air quality64 · Moderate
Sunrise6:16 AM
Sunset6:39 PM
Moon🌓 First quarter · 54%

Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 3:22 PM, Aug 21 local time.

Best time to visit Ethiopia

Go in January, February, October, November and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: July, August and September - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★★★
February★★★★★
March★★★★
April★★★★
May★★★★
June★★★★
July★★★☆☆
August★★★☆☆
September★★★☆☆
October★★★★
November★★★★★
December★★★★★

Summary

Ethiopia is a country in Africa. Ethiopia is a country in Africa with its capital at Addis Ababa. It has a population of about 126 million. The capital is Addis Ababa.

Right now it is 61°F (16°C) in Ethiopia with partly cloudy. It feels like 62°F. Today runs from 52°F to 67°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 7/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Ethiopia is January, February, October, November and December. The climate is temperate. July, August and September tend to be the least comfortable months. May is the warmest month with average highs near 75°F, while November is the coldest with lows near 46°F.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 67°F is in line with the 66°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Ethiopia today at 9.6/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ethiopia?

Ethiopia is a country in Africa. Its coordinates are 9.032, 38.7469. It lies in Africa.

What is the weather like in Ethiopia right now?

It is currently 61°F (16°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 79% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit Ethiopia?

January, February, October, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Ethiopia, which has a temperate climate. July, August and September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Ethiopia in?

Ethiopia observes Africa/Addis_Ababa (UTC+03:00). The local time is 3:22 PM.

How many people live in Ethiopia?

Ethiopia has a population of approximately 126 million.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 21, 2026 at 3:22 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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