Addis Ababa Weather in December
Ethiopia · December climate averages and travel tips
Avg high23°C (73°F)
Avg low6°C (43°F)
Rainfall12 mm (0.5 in)
RatingExcellent 10/10
In December, Addis Ababa has average highs of 23°C (73°F) and lows of 6°C (43°F). The month is very dry, with about 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain spread over 3 days, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 11.5 hours of daylight and mostly clear skies.
Is December a good time to visit Addis Ababa?
Yes — December is one of the best months to visit Addis Ababa. The weather rates excellent (10/10) on our comfort score.
December weather at a glance
| Average high | 23°C (73°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 6°C (43°F) |
| Daily mean | 14°C (56°F) |
| Rainfall | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 3 |
| Humidity | 60% |
| Cloud cover | 26% |
| Daylight | 11.5 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 9.4 hours/day |
| Wind | 7.6 km/h |
| vs November | 1°C warmer than November, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Addis Ababa in December
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- a sweater for cool nights
Addis Ababa weather in other months
Jan24°C / 7°C14 mmExcellentFeb25°C / 9°C31 mmExcellentMar26°C / 11°C54 mmExcellentApr25°C / 11°C105 mmGoodMay25°C / 12°C96 mmGoodJun24°C / 12°C136 mmFairJul20°C / 11°C271 mmFairAug20°C / 11°C267 mmFairSep20°C / 11°C163 mmFairOct21°C / 8°C47 mmExcellentNov22°C / 7°C21 mmExcellentDec23°C / 6°C12 mmExcellent
← NovemberBest time to visit Addis AbabaJanuary →
Nearby in December
- Djibouti29°C · 13 mm
- Asmara21°C · 6 mm
- Aden29°C · 7 mm
- Juba36°C · 35 mm
- Sanaa23°C · 4 mm
- Khartoum32°C · 0 mm
Where else is good in December? See where to go in December.