August · Ethiopia
Best time to visit Addis Ababa in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Addis Ababa in August
Average temperature 16°C, 256 mm of rain, about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 86% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
5.3/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 256 mm
- Humidity
- 86%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 19
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
August in Addis Ababa scores 5.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 16°C, 256 mm of rain, and roughly 19 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.
August in Addis Ababa: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Temperatures hover around 16°C (60°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Expect monsoon-level rainfall at 256 mm: only about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the month, and stretches of heavy rain are normal.
That is 5.3/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.8/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Addis Ababa — 4.5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Addis Ababa in August?
- In August, Addis Ababa averages 16°C, 256 mm of rain, and about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.3/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Addis Ababa?
- August earns a 5.3/10 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 August?
- Expect about 256 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 86% and there are about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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