September · Ethiopia
Best time to visit Lalibela in September Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Lalibela in September
Average temperature 19°C, 86 mm of rain, about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 65% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
September score
8.2/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 86 mm
- Humidity
- 65%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 26
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
September in Lalibela scores 8.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 19°C, 86 mm of rain, and roughly 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Lalibela in northern Ethiopia is known for its medieval churches carved downwards into solid rock.
September holds up well in Lalibela — 9th best month
September averages 19°C (66°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 86 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.1 hours of daylight.
It scores 8.2/10 here, 9th 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 packable rain layer.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? January scores 1.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Lalibela in September?
- In September, Lalibela averages 19°C, 86 mm of rain, and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.2/10.
- Is September a good time to visit Lalibela?
- September earns a 8.2/10 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 September?
- Expect about 86 mm of rain in September. Average humidity is 65% and there are about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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