Addis Ababa Weather in October
Ethiopia · October climate averages and travel tips
Avg high21°C (70°F)
Avg low8°C (46°F)
Rainfall47 mm (1.9 in)
RatingExcellent 9.8/10
In October, Addis Ababa has average highs of 21°C (70°F) and lows of 8°C (46°F). The month is fairly dry, with about 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain spread over 9 days. You get roughly 11.8 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is October a good time to visit Addis Ababa?
Yes — October is one of the best months to visit Addis Ababa. The weather rates excellent (9.8/10) on our comfort score.
October weather at a glance
| Average high | 21°C (70°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 8°C (46°F) |
| Daily mean | 14°C (57°F) |
| Rainfall | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 9 |
| Humidity | 73% |
| Cloud cover | 45% |
| Daylight | 11.8 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 7.1 hours/day |
| Wind | 7.7 km/h |
| vs September | 1°C warmer than September, with 116 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Addis Ababa in October
- 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
← SeptemberBest time to visit Addis AbabaNovember →
Nearby in October
- Djibouti34°C · 26 mm
- Asmara24°C · 19 mm
- Aden34°C · 20 mm
- Juba32°C · 129 mm
- Sanaa25°C · 4 mm
- Khartoum39°C · 9 mm
Where else is good in October? See where to go in October.