January · Ethiopia
Best time to visit Bahir Dar in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Bahir Dar in January
Average temperature 18°C, 18 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 60% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
9.8/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 18 mm
- Humidity
- 60%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Bahir Dar scores 9.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 18°C, 18 mm of rain, and roughly 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Bahir Dar sits on Lake Tana in Ethiopia, with island monasteries and the Blue Nile Falls close by.
January ranks 3rd of 12 for Bahir Dar — one of the best windows
Temperatures hover around 18°C (65°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 18 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.4 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Bahir Dar at 9.8/10 (3rd of 12), just behind February at 9.9/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Bahir Dar in January?
- In January, Bahir Dar averages 18°C, 18 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.8/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Bahir Dar?
- January earns a 9.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Bahir Dar in January?
- Expect about 18 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 60% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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