worldweather25°Cwarmer than usual
usually 22°C–24°C
warmer than 85% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: typical rainfall
wind: typical
Weather in Ethiopia - today, tomorrow and 14-day forecast
Right now temperatures across Ethiopia range from 20° to 32°. Below: today's conditions city by city, a live weather map, the 14-day outlook and month-by-month climate to help you pick the best time to travel.
Country values are the median of forecasts from 10 cities; the range shows local differences. Methodology.
Weather in Ethiopia's cities today
🌧️Dire Dawa
32°💧 3.4 mm
🌧️Hawassa
26°💧 1.3 mm
☁️Mekele
26°💧 0.4 mm
🌧️Jijiga
26°💧 2.3 mm
🌧️Bahir Dar
25°💧 13.9 mm
🌧️Harar
25°💧 6.1 mm
🌧️Jima
24°💧 7.2 mm
☁️Adigrat
24°💧 0.5 mm
🌧️Gonder
23°💧 6.5 mm
🌧️Addis Ababa
20°💧 5.3 mm
Weather map - today's temperatures
Next days in Ethiopia
today🌧️
25°💧 4.4 mm
Sun🌧️
25°💧 3 mm
Mon🌧️
25°💧 4.9 mm
Tue🌧️
24°💧 1.3 mm
Wed🌧️
24°💧 2.5 mm
Thu🌧️
23°💧 1.6 mm
Fri☁️
22°💧 1.1 mm
Sat☀️
25°💧 2.2 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal
NASA POWERHow does the current forecast compare with normal?
We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.
Friday 11 Sept in Ethiopia, the forecast high is 22°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 23°C to 25°C, so it will be cooler than usual. It is cooler than 89% of similar days.
25°Cwarmer than usual
usually 22°C–25°C
warmer than 85% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: typical rainfall
wind: typical
25°Cwarmer than usual
usually 22°C–25°C
warmer than 85% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: typical rainfall
wind: typical
24°Cwarmer than usual
usually 23°C–25°C
warmer than 75% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: less rain than usual
wind: exceptionally light
24°Cnear normal
usually 23°C–25°C
night: exceptionally warm
rain: typical rainfall
wind: lighter than usual
23°Ccooler than usual
usually 23°C–25°C
cooler than 70% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: less rain than usual
wind: typical
22°Ccooler than usual
usually 23°C–25°C
cooler than 89% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: less rain than usual
wind: typical
How warm was this week in previous years?
Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast
From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 24°C by day. The coolest year was 1994 (22°C) and the warmest was 2023 (25°C). The current forecast averages 24°C - higher than in 67% 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 - Ethiopia
Ethiopia 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook
Next 16 days · forecast
24°
around 17° at night · days with rain: 16
Weeks 3-4 · avg for September
23°
around 13° at night · rain chance 17%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for October
23°
around 12° at night · rain chance 10%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for Ethiopia: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 24° by day and 17° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 23° in September, and about 23° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.
Today vs the next days - Ethiopia cities
| City | Today | +3 days | +7 days | Rain today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌧️ Dire Dawa | 32℃ | 31℃ | 32℃ | 3.4 mm |
| 🌧️ Hawassa | 26℃ | 26℃ | 27℃ | 1.3 mm |
| ☁️ Mekele | 26℃ | 27℃ | 27℃ | 0.4 mm |
| 🌧️ Jijiga | 26℃ | 26℃ | 27℃ | 2.3 mm |
| 🌧️ Bahir Dar | 25℃ | 25℃ | 24℃ | 13.9 mm |
| 🌧️ Harar | 25℃ | 24℃ | 25℃ | 6.1 mm |
| 🌧️ Jima | 24℃ | 24℃ | 24℃ | 7.2 mm |
| ☁️ Adigrat | 24℃ | 24℃ | 23℃ | 0.5 mm |
| 🌧️ Gonder | 23℃ | 22℃ | 22℃ | 6.5 mm |
| 🌧️ Addis Ababa | 20℃ | 21℃ | 20℃ | 5.3 mm |
Day-by-day forecast for Ethiopia
Saturday5 September 2026
🌧️25°moderate rain
Sunday6 September 2026
🌧️25°moderate rain
Monday7 September 2026
🌧️25°moderate rain
Tuesday8 September 2026
🌧️24°light rain
Wednesday9 September 2026
🌧️24°moderate rain
Thursday10 September 2026
🌧️23°light rain
Friday11 September 2026
☁️22°broken clouds
Saturday12 September 2026
☀️25°clear sky
Sunday13 September 2026
🌧️25°light rain
Monday14 September 2026
🌧️24°moderate rain
Tuesday15 September 2026
🌧️25°moderate rain
Wednesday16 September 2026
🌧️23°light rain
Thursday17 September 2026
🌧️23°moderate rain
Friday18 September 2026
🌧️25°moderate rain
Saturday19 September 2026
🌧️25°heavy rain
Sunday20 September 2026
🌧️25°light rain
Air quality and smog in Ethiopia
| City | PM2.5 (µg/m³) | PM10 (µg/m³) | Air quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dire Daua | 27 | 27.9 | good |
| Bahyr Dar | 21.5 | 41.1 | good |
| Nazrēt | 19.8 | 34.2 | good |
| Awasa | 13.1 | 15.9 | good |
| Mekelie | 12.7 | 17.9 | very good |
Based on PM2.5 thresholds. Station readings, updated daily (last reading: 2026-09-05, 04:00).
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FAQ - Ethiopia weather
What is the weather like in Ethiopia today?
Today it is about 25° during the day and 17° at night, moderate rain.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Ethiopia?
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.