August weather forecast
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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A white statue of Jesus Christ looking down to the Bole Medhane Alem Church in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
A white statue of Jesus Christ looking down to the Bole Medhane Alem Church in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Weather in August

The city receives its second highest rainfall of 203mm (7.99") in August, a slight decrease from July's 213mm (8.39"). A slight drop in daylight hours indicates the progression of the seasons. Despite the reduction of rainfall from the previous month, the relative humidity stays at its peak during August. The visibility in August is the lowest for the year attributing to foggy days and nights. Overall, the weather in August can be categorized as consistently wet but warm.

Temperature

With average high temperatures of 19.2°C (66.6°F) and lows of 10.8°C (51.4°F), August is the coldest month.

Humidity

August is the most humid month in Addis Ababa, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

Rainfall

In Addis Ababa, during August, the rain falls for 30.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 203mm (7.99") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Addis Ababa, there are 177.8 rainfall days, and 873mm (34.37") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 12h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:46. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:33 EAT.

Sunshine

August has the least sunshine of the year in Addis Ababa, with an average of 8.1h of sunshine.

UV index

June through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Addis Ababa. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: During August, 4 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Addis Ababa?

The coldest month in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, is August, with an average high-temperature of 19.2°C (66.6°F) and an average low-temperature of 10.8°C (51.4°F).

What are the temperatures in Addis Ababa in August?

In August, in Addis Ababa, the average high-temperature is 19.2°C (66.6°F), and the average low-temperature is 10.8°C (51.4°F).

What is the most humid month in Addis Ababa?

August is the most humid month in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

What is the average humidity in August in Addis Ababa?

In August, the average relative humidity is 85%.

How much does it rain in Addis Ababa in August?

In Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in August, during 30.6 rainfall days, 203mm (7.99") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in August in Addis Ababa?

In August, the average day length in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, is 12h and 25min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Addis Ababa?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:46. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:33 EAT.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Addis Ababa?

August has the least sunshine of the year in Addis Ababa, with an average of 8.1h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in August in Addis Ababa?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Addis Ababa is 8.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Addis Ababa?

The months with the lowest UV index in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, are June through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

What is the UV index intensity in August in Addis Ababa?

In Addis Ababa, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average daylight
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Average visibility

Average temperature in August
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Average temperature in August - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • Average high temperature in August: 19.2°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are February and March (23.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (19.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 10.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (12.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is November (7.4°C).

Average pressure in August
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Average pressure in August - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • Average pressure in August: 1014.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1016.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1013.9mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Average wind speed in August - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.4km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and October (8.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4km/h).

Average humidity in August
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Average humidity in August - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • Average humidity in August: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (51%).

Average rainfall in August
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Average rainfall in August - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • Average rainfall in August: 203mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (213mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (4mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Average rainfall days in August - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • Average rainfall days in August: 30.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (30.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.1 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • Average daylight in August: 12h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 8h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in August
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Average sunshine days in August - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • Average sunshine days in August: 0.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (25.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (0.2 days).

Average UV index in August
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Average UV index in August - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • Average UV index in August: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April and May (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in August
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Average cloud cover in August - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • Average cloud cover in August: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in August
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Average visibility in August - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • Average visibility in August: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, June, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (7km).

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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