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Addis Ababa

City · 🇪🇹 Ethiopia
Population 5,704,000
Area 541 km²
Time zone Africa/Addis_Ababa
Official website cityaddisababa.gov.et
Addis Ababa

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Significant Religious Sites

Addis Ababa's religious landscape is defined by its deep Ethiopian Orthodox heritage and significant Islamic centers. The list features the Holy Trinity Cathedral, the final resting place of Emperor Haile Selassie, and the octagonal St. George’s Cathedral, built to commemorate the 1896 Battle of Adwa. Near the Merkato, the Anwar Grand Mosque serves as the city's primary Islamic hub. From the historic Entoto Maryam Church on the hills overlooking the city to local neighborhood parishes, these sites showcase traditional ecclesiastical architecture and the spiritual history of Ethiopia's capital.

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Viewpoints and Monuments

This collection highlights Addis Ababa’s historical monuments and elevated vantage points. Key sites include the Tiglachin Monument, a brutalist memorial to the Ogaden War, and the Lion of Judah, which symbolizes the nation’s imperial heritage. Scattered throughout the southern districts like Nifas Silk-Lafto and Kolfe Keranio, these viewpoints offer panoramas of the city’s expanding skyline and the surrounding Ethiopian Highlands, including views from the slopes of Mount Furi.

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Cultural Hubs of Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa’s cultural landscape features the National Museum, home to the fossilized remains of Lucy, and the octagonal St. George Cathedral. The city's complex history is documented in the Red Terror Martyrs’ Memorial Museum and the Ethnological Museum, housed within Haile Selassie’s former palace. Performance arts thrive at the Hager Fikir Theatre, Ethiopia’s oldest, and the National Theatre. Royal heritage is preserved at the National Palace and Emperor Menelik II’s hilltop residence, while the Alliance Ethio-Française serves as a hub for contemporary art.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: January, February, October, November, December

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Typical weather in January

Great
  • 24° (feels like 21°) · extremes 5°–26°
  • 8° at night
  • 4 rainy days
  • 27 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in February

Great
  • 26° (feels like 22°) · extremes 6°–28°
  • 9° at night
  • 6 rainy days
  • 23 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 12 · extreme

Typical weather in March

Good
  • 26° (feels like 23°) · extremes 8°–29°
  • 11° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 21 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 13 · extreme

Typical weather in April

Good
  • 25° (feels like 23°) · extremes 9°–29°
  • 12° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 17 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 12 · extreme

Typical weather in May

Good
  • 25° (feels like 24°) · extremes 10°–29°
  • 12° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 18 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 12 · extreme

Typical weather in June

Fair
  • 24° (feels like 23°) · extremes 11°–28°
  • 12° at night
  • 24 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in July

Poor
  • 21° (feels like 20°) · extremes 10°–23°
  • 12° at night
  • 30 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in August

Poor
  • 20° · extremes 10°–22°
  • 12° at night
  • 29 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in September

Fair
  • 21° (feels like 20°) · extremes 9°–23°
  • 11° at night
  • 25 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in October

Great
  • 22° (feels like 19°) · extremes 5°–25°
  • 8° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 22 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in November

Great
  • 22° (feels like 19°) · extremes 4°–25°
  • 7° at night
  • 4 rainy days
  • 24 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in December

Great
  • 23° (feels like 20°) · extremes 3°–25°
  • 7° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 27 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 10 · very high

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Ethiopian Birr ETB · Card payments · Cash preferred
Emergency numbers
911
Electricity
Type C / Type E / Type F / Type J / Type L
220 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Amharic
Tap water
Not safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+251
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Tours & Activities

Holy Trinity Cathedral
Walk
St George Cathedral & Museum
Walk
Anwar Grand Mosque

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