Weather in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in May
In an average May, Addis Ababa sees a daily high around 25°C and a low around 12°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 25°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 21°C to 29°C |
| Average low | 12°C |
| Typical low range | 10°C to 14°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
31°C
2002-05-14
Lowest
17°C
1987-05-21
Low
Highest
16°C
2024-05-03
Lowest
5°C
1987-05-02
Feels-like
Highest
32°C
2002-05-15
Lowest
1°C
1987-05-02
Humidity
Highest
13.1 g/m³
2024-05-14
Lowest
4.6 g/m³
1988-05-08
Wind
Highest
37 km/h
2003-05-24
Lowest
5 km/h
1996-05-13
Precip
Wettest
311 mm
1987
Driest
8 mm
2022
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