January Weather in Addis Ababa

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, during January is characterized by an average temperature of 15°C (59°F). Highs can soar to 25°C (78°F), while lows may dip to 3°C (38°F). Typically, the humidity level in Addis Ababa throughout January hovers around 50%.

3°C (38°F)

Minimum temperature

15°C (59°F)

Average temperature

25°C (78°F)

Maximum temperature

50%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In January, Addis Ababa averages 3 mm (0.1 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 0 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 11 hours 38 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 9 hours 0 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 65% probability of sunny days during this period.

3 mm (0.1 inches)

Precipitation

0 rainy days

Rainy days

9 hours 0 minutes

Sunshine hours

65%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In January, the UV Index in Addis Ababa reaches a maximum of 13, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 12:00 and 14:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
	07:00	08:00	09:00	10:00	11:00	12:00	13:00	14:00	15:00	16:00	17:00	18:00	19:00
UVI	1	2	4	8	11	13	13	11	8	4	1	1	0
Exposure	Low		Moderate	VeryHigh	Extreme				VeryHigh	Moderate	Low
Time to burn	45 min		30 min	15 min	10 min				15 min	30 min	45 min