Weather in Addis Ababa in May
In an average May, Addis Ababa sees a daily high around 23°C and a low around 11°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 23°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 21°C to 26°C |
| Average low | 11°C |
| Typical low range | 9°C to 13°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 5 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
28°C
2022-05-23
Lowest
17°C
2018-05-21
Low
Highest
15°C
2024-05-15
Lowest
7°C
1989-05-10
Feels-like
Highest
28°C
1999-05-06
Lowest
4°C
1982-05-19
Humidity
Highest
13.5 g/m³
2007-05-31
Lowest
4.3 g/m³
1984-05-03
Wind
Highest
30 km/h
2003-05-26
Lowest
3 km/h
2024-05-01
Gust
Highest
66 km/h
2003-05-26
Lowest
18 km/h
2003-05-04
Precip
Wettest
430 mm
1983
Driest
5 mm
2022
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