Where is it warmest in Ethiopia in May?

Mek'ele is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 30°C (85°F) in May; Addis Ababa is the coolest at 24°C (75°F).

Ethiopia in May: Weather by City, Sea Temperature

Quick answers

Where is it warmest in Ethiopia in May?: Mek'ele is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 30°C (85°F) in May; Addis Ababa is the coolest at 24°C (75°F).

Warmest

30°

Mek'ele

Coolest

24°

Addis Ababa

Driest

39 mm

Axum

Across Ethiopia, May highs run from 24°C (75°F) (Addis Ababa) to 30°C (85°F) (Mek'ele). On average it is about as warm as April. Some destinations see regular rain. Best bets this month: Harar, Addis Ababa, and Lalibela.

Best places in Ethiopia in May

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Weather in May by city

Place	Day	Night	Rain	Sea	Score
Ādīgrat	25°	10°	44 mm	—	90
Harar	27°	14°	96 mm	—	89
Lalibela	27°	10°	66 mm	—	85
Gonder	27°	12°	96 mm	—	84
Bishoftu	26°	12°	65 mm	—	84
Addis Ababa	24°	11°	83 mm	—	82
Awasa	27°	14°	126 mm	—	81
Axum	29°	13°	39 mm	—	79
Wik’ro	29°	14°	44 mm	—	79
Adwa	29°	14°	42 mm	—	76
Jimma	28°	13°	188 mm	—	76
Bahir Dar	29°	14°	91 mm	—	75
Mek'ele	30°	13°	45 mm	—	74
Adama	29°	13°	59 mm	—	74
Arba Minch	28°	17°	131 mm	—	74
Konso	28°	18°	71 mm	—	74

Public holidays in May

Sat, May 1 International Workers' Day
Sun, May 2 Easter Sunday
Wed, May 5 Ethiopian Patriots' Victory Day
Fri, May 28 Downfall of the Derg

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Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Ethiopia in May?

Average daytime highs range from 24° in Addis Ababa to 30° in Mek'ele.

Ethiopia in May

Best places in Ethiopia in May

Harar

Addis Ababa

Lalibela

Ādīgrat

Gonder

Axum

Debark’

Bishoftu

Weather in May by city

Public holidays in May

Frequently asked questions