August · Ethiopia
Best time to visit Lalibela in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Lalibela in August
Average temperature 18°C, 286 mm of rain, about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
5.6/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 286 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 19
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
August in Lalibela scores 5.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 18°C, 286 mm of rain, and roughly 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Lalibela in northern Ethiopia is known for its medieval churches carved downwards into solid rock.
August in Lalibela: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
August 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.
286 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 5.6/10 here, 12th 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 4.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Lalibela in August?
- In August, Lalibela averages 18°C, 286 mm of rain, and about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.6/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Lalibela?
- August earns a 5.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Lalibela in August?
- Expect about 286 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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