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Addis Ababa
← Ethiopia

Addis Ababa

Coffee culture, high altitude, and African Union headquarters

Best time: Oct-May · Typical stay: 3–7 days

Monthly overview

Each month classified using local weather, crowds, and prices.

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Feb
Mar
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May
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Jul
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Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Seasons

Oct-Feb

8-24°C

Clear skies, crisp mornings, perfect highland weather, comfortable

Crowds: moderatePrice: moderate

Mar-May

10-26°C

Warming up, pleasant days, Timkat festival in Jan, blooming jacarandas

Crowds: moderatePrice: moderate

Jun-Sep

10-23°C

Heavy afternoon rains, muddy streets, green landscapes, Ethiopian New Year (Sep)

Crowds: lowPrice: low

Top experiences

  • National Museum (Lucy) — Home to Lucy, 3.2 million year old fossil
  • Holy Trinity Cathedral — Important Orthodox church with royal tombs
  • Merkato Market — Africa's largest open-air market
  • Traditional Coffee Ceremony — Experience Ethiopian coffee ritual
  • Entoto Mountains & Viewpoint — Panoramic city views and eucalyptus forests