Addis Ababa Weather in January
Ethiopia · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high24°C (75°F)
Avg low7°C (45°F)
Rainfall14 mm (0.6 in)
RatingExcellent 10/10
In January, Addis Ababa has average highs of 24°C (75°F) and lows of 7°C (45°F). The month is very dry, with about 14 mm (0.6 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 January a good time to visit Addis Ababa?
Yes — January is one of the best months to visit Addis Ababa. The weather rates excellent (10/10) on our comfort score.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 24°C (75°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 7°C (45°F) |
| Daily mean | 15°C (59°F) |
| Rainfall | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 3 |
| Humidity | 56% |
| Cloud cover | 32% |
| Daylight | 11.5 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 8.6 hours/day |
| Wind | 8 km/h |
| vs December | 1°C warmer than December, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Addis Ababa in January
- 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
← DecemberBest time to visit Addis AbabaFebruary →
Nearby in January
- Djibouti29°C · 7 mm
- Asmara22°C · 10 mm
- Aden28°C · 4 mm
- Juba37°C · 8 mm
- Sanaa24°C · 1 mm
- Khartoum31°C · 0 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.