Ethiopia Weather Forecast
Ethiopia weather: 64°F, light showers. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 64°F (18°C) in Ethiopia with light showers. It feels like 67°F. Today runs from 48°F to 68°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
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 68°F is in line with the 66°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 10 AM to 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Ethiopia today at 9.9/10. Visibility is down to 2,4 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. 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.
Weather in Ethiopia right now
Full protection required. Avoid direct sun between 10am and 4pm.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:09 PM, Aug 5 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Ethiopia
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 5 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 68° / 48° | 100% · 0,5 in | 9 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Aug 6 | ⛈️ Violent showers | 66° / 50° | 100% · 0,9 in | 6 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 7 | 🌧️ Showers | 69° / 52° | 100% · 0,7 in | 6 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Aug 8 | 🌧️ Showers | 68° / 49° | 99% · 0,4 in | 8 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Aug 9 | 🌦️ Light showers | 69° / 51° | 99% · 0,5 in | 7 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Aug 10 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 68° / 50° | 100% · 0,9 in | 5 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 11 | 🌦️ Light showers | 64° / 52° | 100% · 0,7 in | 3 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Aug 12 | 🌦️ Light showers | 62° / 51° | 100% · 0,9 in | 4 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Aug 13 | 🌦️ Light showers | 62° / 52° | 100% · 0,7 in | 6 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 14 | 🌦️ Light showers | 65° / 52° | 100% · 0,9 in | 3 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Aug 15 | 🌦️ Light showers | 61° / 50° | 100% · 0,6 in | 5 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 16 | 🌦️ Light showers | 66° / 49° | 100% · 0,6 in | 5 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Aug 17 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 61° / 50° | 93% · 0,5 in | 9 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Aug 18 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 66° / 51° | 91% · 0,1 in | 4 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Aug 19 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 69° / 49° | 100% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 20 | 🌦️ Light showers | 66° / 50° | 100% · 0,5 in | 7 mph | 8 |
Climate in Ethiopia month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72° | 47° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| February | 74° | 51° | 0,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| March | 72° | 52° | 4,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 73° | 51° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 75° | 52° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 74° | 51° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 68° | 51° | 7,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 66° | 50° | 11,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| September | 67° | 48° | 8,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 69° | 48° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 70° | 46° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| December | 71° | 46° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Ethiopia
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Air quality and pollen in Ethiopia
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
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.
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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 64°F (18°C) with light showers. Humidity is 82% and wind is 1 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 10:09 PM.
How many people live in Ethiopia?
Ethiopia has a population of approximately 126 million.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, 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 5, 2026 at 10:09 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
