Weather in Ethiopia - today, tomorrow and 14-day forecast

Forecast updated: Tuesday 3 NovemberWeather history: NASA POWER · 1981-2025
Weather in the coming days

What will the week bring? Ethiopia

3 November Ethiopia: the high will be about 31°C and the low 10°C. Light rainfall - around 2.6 mm. 4 November it will be similarly warm: with a high of about 31°C.

Temperatures show the highest daily maximum and lowest minimum across 10 cities and regions - they may come from different places. Historical temperatures use the same calculation for the same locations. Rainfall and wind are medians. Compare local conditions on the map.

31°C

maximum on Tue 3 Nov

Temperature, rainfall and historical comparison

Weather forecast compared with previous years

Choose a day to see the details. Temperatures show the daily high and low.

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20°23.8°27.5°31.3°35°31°Tue 3 Nov31°Wed 4 Nov30°Thu 5 Nov30°Fri 6 Nov31°Sat 7 Nov30°Sun 8 Nov30°Mon 9 Nov
Forecast: daily highTypical range 1991-2020
Selected day in detail

Tuesday 3 November

Daily high31°CUsually 26-29°C
Daily low10°CColdest part of the day
Rainfall total2.6 mmLight rainfall
Maximum wind speed18 km/hForecast wind speed

Warmer than usual. The historical comparison uses daily highs at this time of year. The daily rainfall total shows the amount of rain forecast across the full day.

Full day-by-day forecast - table
14-day forecast: Ethiopia
DateMax. / min.RainTypical daily highMax. wind
Tuesday 3 November31° / 10°2.6 mm26-29°C18 km/h
Wednesday 4 November31° / 9°0.8 mm26-29°C16 km/h
Thursday 5 November30° / 10°0.3 mm26-29°C16 km/h
Friday 6 November30° / 10°0.1 mm26-29°C15 km/h
Saturday 7 November31° / 11°0.3 mm26-29°C16 km/h
Sunday 8 November30° / 11°0.8 mm26-29°C16 km/h
Monday 9 November30° / 11°2.2 mm26-29°C16 km/h
Tuesday 10 November29° / 11°6 mm26-29°C17 km/h
Wednesday 11 November30° / 10°1.8 mm26-29°C16 km/h
Thursday 12 November29° / 12°4.3 mm26-29°C16 km/h
Friday 13 November29° / 11°1.6 mm26-29°C19 km/h
Saturday 14 November29° / 13°5.6 mm26-29°C14 km/h
Sunday 15 November30° / 12°0.7 mm26-29°C13 km/h
Monday 16 November30° / 12°0.8 mm26-29°C13 km/h

What stands out this week?

Hot days and overnight relief

6 of 7 days ≥30°C

The high comes from the warmest place and the low from the coldest. These values may come from different cities in the country.

Temperature changes

No sharp cooling

The first 7 forecast days show no day-to-day drop of 3°C or more in the high.

Will it rain?

2 days with rain ≥1 mm

7-day total: 7 mm. Across 45 historical seasons, the typical range for the same dates was 0-7 mm.

This summary covers the first 7 forecast days. A rainy day has at least 1 mm of rain. The historical comparison shows how often such days occurred in previous years.

Differences between cities

Where will it be warmer or less rainy?

Compare the next 7 days by temperature, rainfall and sightseeing comfort.

Weekly forecast for cities and regions
PlaceAverage daily highCompared with normalRainfall totalDays with rain ≥1 mm
Addis Ababa 21°C-0.5°C1.7 mm0 / 7
Adigrat 24°C-1.1°C3.8 mm2 / 7
Harar 25°C-2.3°C14.5 mm3 / 7
Bahir Dar 25°C+1.8°C29.9 mm5 / 7
Gonder 26°C+1.5°C5.4 mm2 / 7
Jima 26°C+3.9°C18 mm6 / 7
Mekele 26°C+2.5°C8.2 mm2 / 7
Jijiga 27°C+0.2°C5.1 mm1 / 7
Hawassa 28°C+6.8°C16.9 mm3 / 7
Dire Dawa 30°C+3.6°C27 mm2 / 7

Difference from the average historical median daily highs for these dates. Each city is compared with its own normal.

Weather history 1981-2025

The same week in previous years

NASA POWER

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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20°28°35° 1981: 27°C1982: 27°C1983: 26°C1984: 27°C1985: 27°C1986: 26°C1987: 26°C1988: 25°C1989: 27°C1990: 28°C1991: 28°C1992: 26°C1993: 27°C1994: 26°C1995: 27°C1996: 26°C1997: 25°C1998: 25°C1999: 26°C2000: 28°C2001: 28°C2002: 29°C2003: 29°C2004: 29°C2005: 30°C2006: 27°C2007: 27°C2008: 26°C2009: 27°C2010: 26°C2011: 29°C2012: 28°C2013: 26°C2014: 27°C2015: 27°C2016: 29°C2017: 28°C2018: 29°C2019: 25°C2020: 28°C2021: 28°C2022: 29°C2023: 25°C2024: 27°C2025: 27°C 2026 forecast: 31°C current forecast 31°C 198119902000201020202026
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast

From 1981 to 2025, the 3-9 Nov period averaged 27°C by day. The coolest year was 1988 (25°C) and the warmest was 2005 (30°C). The current forecast averages 31°C - higher than in 100% of historical years.

How do we compare the forecast with history?

The forecast chart band shows the 20th-80th percentiles of NASA POWER daily highs from 1991-2020, using the date and a ±7-calendar-day window. The line shows the forecast daily high. The year-by-year chart compares average highs over the same seven dates.

NASA POWER (MERRA-2) data describe conditions in the grid cell covering the location. Elevation and local conditions can affect the comparison. Temperatures show the highest daily maximum and lowest minimum across 10 cities and regions - they may come from different places. Historical temperatures use the same calculation for the same locations. Rainfall and wind are medians. Compare local conditions on the map.

NASA POWER source and methodology
Weather in cities and regions

Weather map Ethiopia

Compare temperatures and rainfall. Select a city for the full forecast.

Temperatures: daily high and low. Rain: daily total in millimetres.Data from 3 November 2026.
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Beyond the forecast period

What weather is typical in the following weeks?

For dates beyond the 14-day forecast, we show typical conditions based on historical data.

Tue 17 Nov - Mon 30 Nov27°C / 7°Cusual daily high / low
Tue 1 Dec - Thu 17 Dec27°C / 7°Cusual daily high / low

Average of the daily medians for the following dates from 1991-2020. A comparison based on historical data.

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Ethiopia - 14-day weather forecast infographic
Right now temperatures across Ethiopia range from 20° to 29°. 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.

UV index in Ethiopia - is it safe to sunbathe?

UV INDEX · 16-DAY FORECASTEthiopia03681111+8.6UV VERY HIGHtoday, daily maxSPF 50, long sleeves and shade between 10:00 and16:00.Unprotected fair skin may burn in about 25 min9Tue3.119Wed4.118Thu5.119Fri6.117Sat7.117Sun8.117Mon9.117Tue10.116Wed11.116Thu12.116Fri13.114Sat14.118Sun15.117Mon16.119Tue17.110-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extremeworld-prices.com · 2026-11-03
Today the UV index in Ethiopia is 9 (very high) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes. SPF 50, long sleeves and shade between 10:00 and 16:00.

Air quality and smog in Ethiopia

CityPM2.5 (µg/m³)PM10 (µg/m³)Air quality
Jima83.488.7poor
Dire Dawa38.971moderate
Nazrēt23.141.9good
Addis Ababa21.131.9good
Bahir Dar20.521.1good
Gonder14.317.7good
Mekele14.229good
Hawassa14.223.1good
CAMS air-quality model data provided by Open-Meteo, updated daily. Colours represent PM2.5 concentration bands. Data time: 2026-11-03 05:00.

Ethiopia weather through the year

Ethiopia - annual climate
Ethiopia weather through the year
MonthDayNightChance of rain
January23°C9°C1%
February25°C12°C5%
March25°C14°C5%
April25°C14°C12%
May25°C14°C19%
June25°C14°C20%
July22°C14°C26%
August21°C14°C34%
September23°C13°C17%
October23°C12°C10%
November23°C11°C3%
December22°C10°C0%
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Ethiopia weather month by month - when is the best time to go?

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Weather and travel dates: Ethiopia

Based on the historical data in the climate table for this location.

Coolest months

August

Average daytime temperature: 21°C

Lowest share of days with precipitation

December

Share of days with precipitation: 0%

Before you travel

Check the forecast daytime and nighttime temperatures, precipitation and current warnings. Use them to choose clothing and plan outdoor activities.

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FAQ - Ethiopia weather

What will the weather be like today and tomorrow?

3 November Ethiopia: the high will be about 31°C and the low 10°C. Light rainfall - around 2.6 mm. 4 November it will be similarly warm: with a high of about 31°C.

Will it rain in the coming days?

7-day total: 7 mm. Across 45 historical seasons, the typical range for the same dates was 0-7 mm.

What does the typical range on the chart mean?

It is the range between the 20th and 80th percentiles of NASA POWER daily highs from 1991-2020 for this time of year.

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