Our verdict
The best time to visit Lalibela is May
In the summer months, temperatures tend to get to a maximum of around 27℃ (81℉). The weather at night in the winter, which is around December-time, can get down to a minimum of 5℃ (41℉).
If you’re keen to see the sights of Lalibela during the day, the sun stays up the longest around May. The wet season in Lalibela falls around August, so if you prefer the dryer weather, you should look to visit in December instead.
Find out everything you need to know about when to visit Lalibela below, including detailed information about the weather and tools to help you find the best prices and book your trip.
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Lalibela seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Lalibela as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Lalibela is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Lalibela
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Lalibela for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Lalibela climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Lalibela for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Lalibela in January
- Average temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average high temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average low temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
- Average humidity: 63%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 14mm (1") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lalibela in January, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Lalibela in February
- Average temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average high temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
- Average low temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
- Average humidity: 61%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 43mm (2") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lalibela in February, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Lalibela in March
- Average temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average high temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average low temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
- Average humidity: 63%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 90mm (4") over 17 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lalibela in March, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Lalibela in April
- Average temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average high temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average low temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
- Average humidity: 66%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 84mm (3") over 17 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lalibela in April, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Lalibela in May
- Average temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average high temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average low temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
- Average humidity: 59%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 41mm (2") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lalibela in May, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Lalibela in June
- Average temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average low temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average humidity: 42%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 35mm (1") over 8 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lalibela in June, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Lalibela in July
- Average temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average high temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average low temperature: 14℃ (56℉)
- Average humidity: 60%
- Average sunny days: 4 days
- Average rainfall: 129mm (5") over 25 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lalibela in July, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Lalibela in August
- Average temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average high temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average low temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average humidity: 71%
- Average sunny days: 2 days
- Average rainfall: 172mm (7") over 28 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lalibela in August, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Lalibela in September
- Average temperature: 16℃ (60℉)
- Average high temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average low temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
- Average humidity: 65%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 57mm (2") over 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lalibela in September, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
Lalibela in October
- Average temperature: 14℃ (58℉)
- Average high temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
- Average low temperature: 8℃ (47℉)
- Average humidity: 64%
- Average sunny days: 22 days
- Average rainfall: 29mm (1") over 8 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lalibela in October, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Lalibela in November
- Average temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average high temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average low temperature: 8℃ (47℉)
- Average humidity: 64%
- Average sunny days: 22 days
- Average rainfall: 16mm (1") over 7 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lalibela in November, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Lalibela in December
- Average temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
- Average high temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
- Average low temperature: 8℃ (47℉)
- Average humidity: 62%
- Average sunny days: 24 days
- Average rainfall: 7mm (0") over 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lalibela in December, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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