April · Ethiopia
Best time to visit Addis Ababa in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Addis Ababa in April
Average temperature 18°C, 138 mm of rain, about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 70% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
7.0/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 138 mm
- Humidity
- 70%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 29
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
April in Addis Ababa scores 7.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 18°C, 138 mm of rain, and roughly 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Addis Ababa sits high in the Ethiopian highlands, with museums, coffee ceremonies, and Africa's diplomatic quarter.
April in Addis Ababa — reliably good (8th best month)
April averages 18°C (64°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Monthly rainfall reaches 138 mm — wet for this destination — but about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 7/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? January scores 2.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Addis Ababa in April?
- In April, Addis Ababa averages 18°C, 138 mm of rain, and about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.0/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Addis Ababa?
- April earns a 7.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Addis Ababa in April?
- Expect about 138 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 70% and there are about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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