Climate averages 1991–2020
Weather in Ethiopia in May
In May, average daytime highs across the 40 cities listed in Ethiopia range from 20.8°C in Debre Birhan to 33.2°C in Ārabī. Monthly rainfall ranges from 17 mm in Ārabī to 391 mm in Hāgere Hiywet.
Long-term climate patterns, not a forecast for a particular trip.
City by city
May in Ethiopia
| City | Average highHigh / low | Average low | Rainfall mm | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addis Ababa | 22.9°C11.5°C | 11.5°C | 177 | 13.6 |
| Jijiga | 25.3°C16.2°C | 16.2°C | 77 | 16.2 |
| Mek'ele | 26.9°C15.5°C | 15.5°C | 26 | 5.6 |
| Nazrēt | 29.4°C16.7°C | 16.7°C | 29 | 4.9 |
| Warder | 31.6°C22.8°C | 22.8°C | 42 | 8.7 |
| Awasa | 24.3°C15.0°C | 15.0°C | 177 | 23.6 |
| Bahir Dar | 26.2°C17.5°C | 17.5°C | 102 | 15.0 |
| Dire Dawa | 30.7°C19.8°C | 19.8°C | 95 | 11.5 |
| Dessie | 21.9°C10.8°C | 10.8°C | 47 | 7.9 |
| Jimma | 24.3°C14.6°C | 14.6°C | 225 | 25.8 |
| Shashamane | 22.7°C13.8°C | 13.8°C | 112 | 17.4 |
| Bishoftu | 26.0°C13.4°C | 13.4°C | 64 | 10.4 |
| Sodo | 22.6°C13.6°C | 13.6°C | 210 | 25.0 |
| Hosa’ina | 21.2°C11.8°C | 11.8°C | 322 | 25.0 |
| Dīla | 23.7°C16.0°C | 16.0°C | 330 | 28.3 |
| Harar | 23.8°C14.7°C | 14.7°C | 121 | 19.8 |
| Ārabī | 33.2°C21.1°C | 21.1°C | 17 | 2.6 |
| Debre Birhan | 20.8°C11.1°C | 11.1°C | 78 | 9.3 |
| Debre Mark’os | 22.8°C11.8°C | 11.8°C | 269 | 21.4 |
| Kombolcha | 26.3°C14.5°C | 14.5°C | 53 | 8.6 |
| Ādīgrat | 23.9°C13.5°C | 13.5°C | 68 | 9.8 |
| Weldiya | 27.5°C15.8°C | 15.8°C | 59 | 9.3 |
| Sebeta | 23.6°C11.7°C | 11.7°C | 155 | 14.9 |
| Inda Silasē | 29.9°C17.7°C | 17.7°C | 65 | 9.6 |
| Hāgere Hiywet | 24.8°C14.6°C | 14.6°C | 391 | 23.1 |
| Arsi Negele | 22.4°C13.9°C | 13.9°C | 332 | 28.0 |
| Gambēla | 32.2°C23.5°C | 23.5°C | 136 | 20.1 |
| Aksum | 28.5°C15.4°C | 15.4°C | 42 | 6.5 |
| Ziway | 25.7°C16.9°C | 16.9°C | 70 | 10.9 |
| Butajīra | 24.3°C14.6°C | 14.6°C | 269 | 16.2 |
| Adwa | 29.6°C15.5°C | 15.5°C | 32 | 6.3 |
| Gununo | 23.0°C14.1°C | 14.1°C | 241 | 26.5 |
| Āreka | 24.2°C14.8°C | 14.8°C | 241 | 26.5 |
| Yirga ‘Alem | 23.1°C14.0°C | 14.0°C | 233 | 25.4 |
| Waliso | 23.6°C12.9°C | 12.9°C | 176 | 19.9 |
| Welk’īt’ē | 23.6°C13.0°C | 13.0°C | 185 | 20.7 |
| Mek’ī | 27.5°C16.9°C | 16.9°C | 66 | 10.0 |
| Negēlē | 23.2°C16.3°C | 16.3°C | 141 | 21.8 |
| K’olīto | 24.5°C15.0°C | 15.0°C | 140 | 20.5 |
| Alamata | 30.0°C17.3°C | 17.3°C | 27 | 4.9 |
A rain day is a local calendar day with at least 1 mm of precipitation.