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Addis Ababa weather essentials

Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Dec
67°F 19°C
51°F 10°C
Jan
68°F 20°C
53°F 11°C
Feb
70°F 21°C
54°F 12°C
Mar
70°F 21°C
57°F 13°C
Apr
72°F 22°C
58°F 14°C
May
71°F 21°C
58°F 14°C

Extended Forecast
Friday
Dec 18
Hi:
73°F 22°C
Lo:
50°F 10°C
Saturday
Dec 19
Hi:
73°F 22°C
Lo:
51°F 10°C
Sunday
Dec 20
Hi:
69°F 20°C
Lo:
48°F 8°C
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  • Resident population: 40,000 (est.)
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National Museum
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 4 attractions in Addis Ababa

This Museum has a wide variety of exchbits on three floors, telling stories from pre-historic, ancient and modern times. Of particular interest is the "Lucy" skeleton (found in 1974, named after the...

Attraction type: Museum
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Merkato
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 4 attractions in Addis Ababa

The Markato is well worth a visit, you can buy anything here and the experience is unforgettable. Dress casual with a good pair of shoes or boots, keep your money well out of site and leave any...

Attraction type: Flea/street market
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Derg Monument
Attraction type: Monument
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Gazara Tours

Addis Ababa is the diplomatic capital of Africa. It is quite a busy city. There are many tourist interest spots in the city which you can enjoy. Choose a half day or a full day city tour. Or choose short excursions from Addis Ababa. Even a long distance tours are possible. Lalibela is a city of the 12th century Rock Hewn Churches all of which are World Heritage sites. The visit can be completed between 2-3days time

Attraction type: Tour; Tourist/visitor center
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