Weather in Addis Ababa - 14-day forecast

Detailed weather forecast for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.
Forecast for the next days in Addis Ababa
today🌧️ 20°💧 5.3 mm
Sun🌧️ 21°💧 3.6 mm
Mon🌧️ 21°💧 9.9 mm
Tue🌧️ 21°💧 20.5 mm
Wed🌧️ 21°💧 17.5 mm
Thu🌧️ 18°💧 26.8 mm
Fri🌧️ 18°💧 5.7 mm
Sat🌧️ 20°💧 3.5 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal

How does the current forecast compare with normal?

We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.

NASA POWER

Thursday 10 Sept in Addis Ababa, the forecast high is 18°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 20°C to 22°C, so it will be exceptionally cool. It is cooler than 96% of similar days.

20°Cnear normal
usually 20°C–22°C
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: typical
21°Cwarmer than usual
usually 20°C–22°C
warmer than 70% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: typical
21°Cnear normal
usually 20°C–22°C
night: exceptionally warm rain: more rain than usual wind: lighter than usual
21°Cnear normal
usually 20°C–22°C
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: lighter than usual
21°Cnear normal
usually 20°C–22°C
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: typical
18°Cexceptionally cool
usually 20°C–22°C
cooler than 96% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: exceptionally strong
18°Cexceptionally cool
usually 20°C–21°C
cooler than 96% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: lighter than usual

How warm was this week in previous years?

Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.

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cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast

From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 21°C by day. The coolest year was 2006 (20°C) and the warmest was 2002 (23°C). The current forecast averages 20°C - lower than in 84% of historical years.

Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.

14-day forecast - Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa - 14-day weather forecast infographic

Addis Ababa 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook

Next 16 days · forecast
20°
around 14° at night · days with rain: 15
Weeks 3-4 · avg for September
22°
around 12° at night · rain chance 54%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for October
23°
around 11° at night · rain chance 13%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for Addis Ababa: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 20° by day and 14° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 22° in September, and about 23° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.

Day-by-day forecast for Addis Ababa

Saturday5 September 2026
🌧️20°light rain
sunrise 06:16 · sunset 18:31 · night 15° · evening 18° · rain 5.34 mm · humidity 59% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 14%
Sunday6 September 2026
🌧️21°light rain
sunrise 06:16 · sunset 18:31 · night 15° · evening 16° · rain 3.58 mm · humidity 54% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 18%
Monday7 September 2026
🌧️21°moderate rain
sunrise 06:16 · sunset 18:30 · night 14° · evening 15° · rain 9.88 mm · humidity 57% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 39%
Tuesday8 September 2026
🌧️21°moderate rain
sunrise 06:16 · sunset 18:30 · night 13° · evening 14° · rain 20.49 mm · humidity 60% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 26%
Wednesday9 September 2026
🌧️21°moderate rain
sunrise 06:16 · sunset 18:29 · night 14° · evening 15° · rain 17.51 mm · humidity 60% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 36%
Thursday10 September 2026
🌧️18°moderate rain
sunrise 06:16 · sunset 18:29 · night 13° · evening 14° · rain 26.76 mm · humidity 78% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 39%
Friday11 September 2026
🌧️18°light rain
sunrise 06:15 · sunset 18:28 · night 14° · evening 16° · rain 5.68 mm · humidity 72% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 100%
Saturday12 September 2026
🌧️20°light rain
sunrise 06:15 · sunset 18:27 · night 14° · evening 15° · rain 3.53 mm · humidity 59% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 22%
Sunday13 September 2026
🌧️20°light rain
sunrise 06:15 · sunset 18:27 · night 14° · evening 16° · rain 5.49 mm · humidity 61% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 8%
Monday14 September 2026
🌧️21°light rain
sunrise 06:15 · sunset 18:26 · night 14° · evening 15° · rain 4.91 mm · humidity 57% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 37%
Tuesday15 September 2026
🌧️20°moderate rain
sunrise 06:15 · sunset 18:26 · night 13° · evening 14° · rain 20.92 mm · humidity 63% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 11%
Wednesday16 September 2026
🌧️20°moderate rain
sunrise 06:15 · sunset 18:25 · night 13° · evening 15° · rain 8 mm · humidity 55% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 96%
Thursday17 September 2026
🌧️19°light rain
sunrise 06:15 · sunset 18:24 · night 15° · evening 17° · rain 5.61 mm · humidity 64% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 49%
Friday18 September 2026
🌧️21°light rain
sunrise 06:15 · sunset 18:24 · night 14° · evening 17° · rain 3.79 mm · humidity 57% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 17%
Saturday19 September 2026
🌧️20°light rain
sunrise 06:15 · sunset 18:23 · night 14° · evening 16° · rain 4.81 mm · humidity 62% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 77%
Sunday20 September 2026
🌧️22°light rain
sunrise 06:14 · sunset 18:23 · night 15° · evening 18° · rain 0.19 mm · humidity 50% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 31%

UV index in Addis Ababa - is it safe to sunbathe?

UV INDEX · 16-DAY FORECASTAddis Ababa03681111+9.4UV VERY HIGHtoday, daily maxSPF 50, long sleeves and shade between 10:00 and16:00.Unprotected fair skin may burn in about 20 min9Sat5.099Sun6.099Mon7.0910Tue8.0910Wed9.0910Thu10.099Fri11.098Sat12.098Sun13.098Mon14.098Tue15.096Wed16.098Thu17.098Fri18.097Sat19.098Sun20.090-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extremeworld-prices.com · 2026-09-05
Today the UV index in Addis Ababa is 9 (very high) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 20 minutes. SPF 50, long sleeves and shade between 10:00 and 16:00.

Addis Ababa weather through the year

Addis Ababa - annual climate

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FAQ - Addis Ababa weather

What is the weather like in Addis Ababa today?
Today it is about 20° during the day and 15° at night, light rain.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Addis Ababa?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.