Ethiopia weather in May
Are you planning a trip to Ethiopia in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Ethiopia in May?
The weather in Ethiopia in May can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Goba at 19°C to very warm in Assab at 34°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 29°C in Assab and 10°C in Goba.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Assab with an average of 1.2 mm to heavy rainfall in Sanetti Plateau with 364 mm. Meanwhile, Addis Ababa enjoys approximately 240 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
For specific regional insights in Ethiopia for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Ethiopia climate page.
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Average weather in Addis Ababa
In May Addis Ababa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Bahir Dar
In May Bahir Dar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Gonder
In May Gonder generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Debre Zeyit
In May Debre Zeyit generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Adama
In May Adama generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Ethiopia?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Addis Ababa, May might be a good time to visit Ethiopia. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Ethiopia is in January, February, March, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Addis Ababa. On the other hand, the weather in June, July, August and September tend to be poor.
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