The climate of Ethiopia, city by city

This page lists the 234 cities in Ethiopia for which climate normals are available. Each entry covers temperature, rainfall and how the climate changed between 1940 and 2025, computed from ERA5 reanalysis data.

+2.4 °C since 1940

Frequently asked questions

What is the hottest city in Ethiopia?

The hottest city in Ethiopia is Arerti, with an average annual temperature of 31.8 °C.

What is the coldest city in Ethiopia?

The coldest city in Ethiopia is Sagurē, with an average annual temperature of 11.5 °C.

What is the wettest city in Ethiopia?

The wettest city in Ethiopia is Nek’emtē, with 4,882 mm of precipitation per year.

Has the climate of Ethiopia warmed?

Based on its largest cities, Ethiopia warmed by +2.4 °C between 1940 and 2025.

Cities by region

Addis Ababa1

Afar Region9

Amhara55

Bīnshangul Gumuz4

Central Ethiopia Regional State13

Dire Dawa1

Gambella Region1

Harari Region1

Oromiya76

Sidama Region5

Somali21

South Ethiopia Regional State20

South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region7

Tigray18

Other2