Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia's capital, blends historical depth with modern dynamism and diplomatic significance.
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Overview
Founded in 1886, the city hosts the African Union headquarters and features sites like the National Museum and Holy Trinity Cathedral. A light rail system and minibus network facilitate travel, though street navigation can be challenging due to limited signage.
Weather
Recent conditions and near-term forecast near Addis Ababa.
As of Jul 14, 2026, 12:18 AM UTCUpdated 4 hours ago
- TueJul 14🌦️22°C11°C100%4 mm
- WedJul 15🌧️23°C10°C98%7.4 mm
- ThuJul 16🌧️22°C11°C100%10.3 mm
- FriJul 17⛈️21°C11°C98%8.5 mm
- SatJul 18🌦️22°C10°C78%7.2 mm
- SunJul 19🌧️21°C10°C86%3.8 mm
- MonJul 20🌦️18°C12°C93%3 mm
Source: Open Meteo (open_meteo_forecast_api)Data fetched Jul 14, 2026, 12:18 AM UTC
Climate
Typical monthly conditions based on long-term observed climate normals.
Annual precipitation1165 mm
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Precipitation (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24°C | 7°C | 13 mm |
| Feb | 25°C | 9°C | 30 mm |
| Mar | 25°C | 11°C | 58 mm |
| Apr | 25°C | 11°C | 82 mm |
| May | 25°C | 11°C | 84 mm |
| Jun | 23°C | 11°C | 138 mm |
| Jul | 21°C | 11°C | 280 mm |
| Aug | 21°C | 11°C | 290 mm |
| Sep | 22°C | 11°C | 149 mm |
| Oct | 23°C | 9°C | 27 mm |
| Nov | 23°C | 7°C | 7 mm |
| Dec | 23°C | 7°C | 7 mm |
Source: Wikivoyage Climate Templates · Wikivoyage contributorsRelease enwikivoyage-20250720Retrieved Jul 4, 2026Last verified May 18, 2025
Cost of living
Numbeo publishes these source indexes relative to New York City.
Cost of LivingPotentially much less expensiveSource category: All | 2026
RentPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Rent | 2026
GroceriesPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Grocery | 2026
RestaurantPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Restaurant | 2026
Local Purchasing PowerMuch weaker local purchasing powerSource category: Purchasing Power | 2026
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Connectivity
Connectivity tiers and measured network speeds are provided for comparison.
Remote work tierOff the GridLess reliable internet connectivity
Download1.1 Mbps
Upload0.8 Mbps
Sources
- M-Lab NDT
Quality of life
Quality of LifeMixedSource category: Quality Of Life | 2026 | Overall quality of life index
SafetyMixedSource category: Safety | 2026 | Safety index (100 = safest)
HealthcareMixedSource category: Healthcare | 2026 | Healthcare quality index (100 = best healthcare)
PollutionElevatedSource category: Pollution | 2026 | Pollution index (100 = most polluted)
TrafficHighSource category: Traffic | 2026 | Overall traffic index (considers time + inefficiency + CO2)
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
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