July · Ethiopia
Best time to visit Addis Ababa in July Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Addis Ababa in July
Average temperature 16°C, 342 mm of rain, about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 84% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
July score
5.3/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 342 mm
- Humidity
- 84%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 18
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
July in Addis Ababa scores 5.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 16°C, 342 mm of rain, and roughly 18 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.
July in Addis Ababa — workable with trade-offs
July averages 16°C (61°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
342 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 5.3/10 here, 11th 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.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? January scores 4.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Addis Ababa in July?
- In July, Addis Ababa averages 16°C, 342 mm of rain, and about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.3/10.
- Is July a good time to visit Addis Ababa?
- July 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 July?
- Expect about 342 mm of rain in July. Average humidity is 84% and there are about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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