Overall, Addis Ababa maintains pleasant daytime temperatures year-round, which can range anywhere from 65 to 85 degrees. Temperatures drop at night, sometimes to almost freezing.

More specifically, the best time to go may be between December and March, when the days are typically warm and dry. Temperatures are cooler from October through December, but still not too wet. Rain is more likely from June through September, when rivers often flood and fog may obscure the views.