Addis Ababa Weather History
Ethiopia · Africa · Weather data 1976–today
Addis Ababa sits 1005km from the equator, 2355m above sea level. That combination gives it a climate with warm days, cool nights, and wet summers (Subtropical highland climate). Its record high is 28.3°C, set 2009-03-22, its record low 2.2°C, set 1990-12-25.
Data through August 4, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Addis Ababa
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Addis Ababa?
The highest temperature in this record for Addis Ababa is 28.3°C, measured on 2009-03-22. That is a recorded daily value from Addis Ababa's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Addis Ababa?
The lowest temperature in this record for Addis Ababa is 2.2°C, measured on 1990-12-25. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Addis Ababa get a year?
Addis Ababa averages 1772mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 169 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Addis Ababa?
On 1986-05-15, 146.6mm fell on Addis Ababa, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 8% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Addis Ababa get a year?
Addis Ababa averages 3894 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 10.7 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Addis Ababa?
Across the summer months Addis Ababa averages a daytime high near 19.9°C, while winter nights average 8.7°C. The seasons here are set from Addis Ababa's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Addis Ababa?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Addis Ababa is 29 km/h, on 2003-05-26. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
