Climate averages 1991–2020
Weather in Ethiopia in January
In January, average daytime highs across the 40 cities listed in Ethiopia range from 18.5°C in Debre Birhan to 36.2°C in Gambēla. Monthly rainfall ranges from under 1 mm in Warder to 69 mm in Weldiya.
Long-term climate patterns, not a forecast for a particular trip.
City by city
January in Ethiopia
| City | Average highHigh / low | Average low | Rainfall mm | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addis Ababa | 22.3°C9.1°C | 9.1°C | 15 | 3.3 |
| Jijiga | 26.2°C12.4°C | 12.4°C | 5.1 | 0.6 |
| Mek'ele | 22.7°C10.9°C | 10.9°C | 23 | 6.1 |
| Nazrēt | 26.3°C12.7°C | 12.7°C | 3.4 | 0.9 |
| Warder | 32.4°C18.5°C | 18.5°C | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Awasa | 26.1°C13.2°C | 13.2°C | 17 | 3.2 |
| Bahir Dar | 25.4°C14.5°C | 14.5°C | 2.9 | 0.7 |
| Dire Dawa | 26.7°C14.4°C | 14.4°C | 24 | 4.3 |
| Dessie | 18.8°C7.7°C | 7.7°C | 43 | 8.3 |
| Jimma | 26.0°C13.6°C | 13.6°C | 24 | 4.9 |
| Shashamane | 23.9°C11.6°C | 11.6°C | 9.2 | 2.1 |
| Bishoftu | 23.9°C9.9°C | 9.9°C | 5.7 | 1.7 |
| Sodo | 25.3°C12.4°C | 12.4°C | 18 | 3.7 |
| Hosa’ina | 23.2°C9.9°C | 9.9°C | 29 | 4.9 |
| Dīla | 26.7°C14.8°C | 14.8°C | 40 | 5.7 |
| Harar | 24.0°C12.4°C | 12.4°C | 11 | 2.2 |
| Ārabī | 28.5°C15.3°C | 15.3°C | 7.7 | 1.0 |
| Debre Birhan | 18.5°C7.4°C | 7.4°C | 49 | 8.3 |
| Debre Mark’os | 22.6°C9.6°C | 9.6°C | 13 | 3.0 |
| Kombolcha | 22.0°C11.0°C | 11.0°C | 48 | 8.7 |
| Ādīgrat | 20.9°C9.4°C | 9.4°C | 54 | 12.1 |
| Weldiya | 22.1°C12.0°C | 12.0°C | 69 | 12.6 |
| Sebeta | 22.8°C9.5°C | 9.5°C | 14 | 3.4 |
| Inda Silasē | 26.9°C12.6°C | 12.6°C | 1.5 | 0.3 |
| Hāgere Hiywet | 25.3°C12.0°C | 12.0°C | 35 | 5.8 |
| Arsi Negele | 23.2°C11.3°C | 11.3°C | 33 | 6.6 |
| Gambēla | 36.2°C23.1°C | 23.1°C | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| Aksum | 25.4°C9.9°C | 9.9°C | 3.0 | 0.5 |
| Ziway | 25.5°C14.8°C | 14.8°C | 3.3 | 0.9 |
| Butajīra | 24.0°C11.9°C | 11.9°C | 44 | 5.6 |
| Adwa | 26.5°C10.0°C | 10.0°C | 4.8 | 0.7 |
| Gununo | 25.6°C13.3°C | 13.3°C | 23 | 4.1 |
| Āreka | 27.1°C13.8°C | 13.8°C | 23 | 4.1 |
| Yirga ‘Alem | 26.4°C12.7°C | 12.7°C | 26 | 4.4 |
| Waliso | 24.5°C11.6°C | 11.6°C | 10 | 2.7 |
| Welk’īt’ē | 25.0°C11.5°C | 11.5°C | 7.9 | 1.9 |
| Mek’ī | 26.4°C14.4°C | 14.4°C | 9.5 | 2.0 |
| Negēlē | 27.8°C16.3°C | 16.3°C | 9.6 | 1.4 |
| K’olīto | 26.5°C13.8°C | 13.8°C | 11 | 2.3 |
| Alamata | 23.3°C12.9°C | 12.9°C | 38 | 7.5 |
A rain day is a local calendar day with at least 1 mm of precipitation.