Ethiopia Weather Forecast
Ethiopia weather: 53°F, light drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Ethiopia?
Yes - rain is likely in Ethiopia today.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 0,7 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Over the next 7 days, about 2,3 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun and Mon.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for August (2,3 in against a typical 2,0 in).
16-day forecast for Ethiopia
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Aug 25 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 67° / 52° | 100% · 0,7 in | 6 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌧️ Showers | 69° / 49° | 100% · 0,3 in | 6 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 70° / 49° | 76% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 71° / 49° | 27% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light showers | 71° / 48° | 100% · 0,3 in | 8 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 69° / 47° | 100% · 0,6 in | 5 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 61° / 52° | 100% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 63° / 51° | 100% · 0,3 in | 3 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 63° / 52° | 100% · 0,4 in | 7 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 66° / 51° | 92% · 0,3 in | 5 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 68° / 50° | 91% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 66° / 50° | 87% · 0,3 in | 3 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 65° / 50° | 84% · 0,6 in | 6 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 67° / 51° | 99% · 0,2 in | 6 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 69° / 52° | 92% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 94% | -- | — |
What this means for Ethiopia
Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 67°F is in line with the 66°F typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 0,7 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Within 15 degrees of the equator, day length barely changes all year; seasons are defined by rain, not temperature.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 38°F - an unusually even climate through the year.
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 56°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 6 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid July, August and September - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 53°F (12°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 95% and wind is 5 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 4:34 AM.
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 25, 2026 at 4:35 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
