Ethiopia Weather Forecast
Ethiopia weather: 48°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Ethiopia
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 23 mph and 0 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 0,5 in, 3,4 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
16-day forecast for Ethiopia
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light showers | 68° / 47° | 100% · 0,3 in | 7 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light showers | 69° / 49° | 97% · 0,2 in | 6 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 71° / 48° | 30% | 7 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 71° / 48° | 100% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 69° / 49° | 100% · 0,4 in | 5 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light showers | 69° / 50° | 100% · 0,4 in | 7 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light showers | 67° / 50° | 100% · 0,4 in | 6 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light showers | 62° / 49° | 100% · 0,5 in | 6 mph | 10 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 66° / 49° | 95% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 10 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 68° / 48° | 91% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 69° / 50° | 77% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 70° / 51° | 92% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 65° / 50° | 98% · 0,3 in | 4 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 51° | 100% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 66° / 52° | 91% · 0,3 in | 6 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Sep 10 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 84% | -- | — |
What this means for Ethiopia
Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 68°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.
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.
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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 48°F (9°C) with overcast. Humidity is 100% 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 6:50 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 26, 2026 at 6:50 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
