Ethiopia
Ethiopia in August
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Ethiopia in August — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Ethiopia in August?
- Arba Minch is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 28°C (82°F) in August; Addis Ababa is the coolest at 21°C (69°F).
Warmest
28°
Arba Minch
Coolest
21°
Addis Ababa
Driest
23 mm
Konso
August in Ethiopia ranges from 21°C (69°F) in Addis Ababa to 28°C (82°F) in Arba Minch — a spread of 7 degrees across the country. On average it is about as warm as July. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Harar, Axum, and Addis Ababa.
Best places in Ethiopia in August
85 
Harar
Harari Region · Ethiopia
23° / 13° 129 mm Aug
79
Axum
Tigray · Ethiopia
23° / 11° 204 mm Aug
69
Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa · Ethiopia
21° / 10° 260 mm Aug
80
Mek'ele
Tigray · Ethiopia
25° / 13° 195 mm Aug
85
Jijiga
Somali · Ethiopia
26° / 15° 104 mm Aug
80
Awasa
Sidama Region · Ethiopia
25° / 13° 129 mm Aug
75
Lalibela
Amhara · Ethiopia
23° / 11° 247 mm Aug
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81
Wik’ro
Tigray · Ethiopia
25° / 13° 166 mm Aug
Weather in August by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Konso | 27° | 15° | 23 mm | — | 86 |
| Harar | 23° | 13° | 129 mm | — | 85 |
| Wik’ro | 25° | 13° | 166 mm | — | 81 |
| Mek'ele | 25° | 13° | 195 mm | — | 80 |
| Awasa | 25° | 13° | 129 mm | — | 80 |
| Adwa | 24° | 13° | 189 mm | — | 80 |
| Axum | 23° | 11° | 204 mm | — | 79 |
| Adama | 25° | 13° | 189 mm | — | 79 |
| Ādīgrat | 23° | 10° | 148 mm | — | 79 |
| Bishoftu | 22° | 11° | 215 mm | — | 77 |
| Arba Minch | 28° | 16° | 60 mm | — | 76 |
| Lalibela | 23° | 11° | 247 mm | — | 75 |
| Gonder | 23° | 11° | 291 mm | — | 73 |
| Bahir Dar | 24° | 13° | 351 mm | — | 73 |
| Jimma | 24° | 13° | 237 mm | — | 73 |
| Addis Ababa | 21° | 10° | 260 mm | — | 69 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Ethiopia in August?
Average daytime highs range from 21° in Addis Ababa to 28° in Arba Minch.